Slab Contrasted Tijo 6 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Iowan Old Style BT' by Bitstream, 'Alkes' by Fontfabric, 'Iowan Old Style' by ParaType, 'Geneo Std' by Typofonderie, and 'Kitsch' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, western, vintage, circus, poster, rustic, nostalgia, impact, display, americana, bracketed, wedge-like, compact, punchy, ink-trap feel.
A heavy, energetic slab serif with sturdy stems, pronounced bracketed slabs, and subtly wedge-like terminals that give the letters a carved, slightly flared feel. Curves are full and round, counters are moderately open, and the joins show a gentle, hand-cut irregularity rather than rigid geometric precision. Stroke modulation is noticeable but controlled, with thick verticals and slightly lighter internal curves; the serif mass stays emphatic throughout. The overall rhythm is bouncy and assertive, with small quirks in shapes and tapering that add texture at display sizes.
Best suited for display settings such as headlines, posters, storefront-style signage, and packaging where the strong slabs and lively details can be appreciated. It also works well for brand marks and short editorial callouts that need a vintage or western-leaning voice.
The font conveys a bold, old-time tone with a showbill sensibility—confident, a bit playful, and slightly rough-hewn. It suggests Americana and vintage advertising, with a friendly theatrical presence that reads as classic rather than formal.
The design appears intended to deliver high-impact readability with a nostalgic slab-serif personality, combining sturdy proportions with subtle, hand-tooled shaping to feel warm, confident, and attention-grabbing.
The numerals and lowercase maintain the same chunky serif language, keeping a consistent color in text blocks. The sample text shows strong word shapes and a dense typographic color, favoring impact and character over delicate refinement.