Slab Contrasted Egmo 6 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, logotypes, packaging, western, poster, showcard, retro, punchy, attention grabbing, vintage flavor, signage utility, bold branding, blocky, stenciled, bracketed, ink-trap, bulky.
A heavy, block-built slab design with broad proportions and compact internal counters. Serifs are prominent and squared, with occasional triangular notches and cut-ins at joins that create a subtly stenciled, carved look. The stroke endings and corners feel engineered rather than calligraphic, with gentle rounding and small internal traps that help keep apertures open in dense shapes. Overall rhythm is sturdy and display-oriented, emphasizing mass and silhouette over fine detail.
Best suited for headlines, posters, labels, and signage where strong silhouette and punch are priorities. It can work well for branding elements such as wordmarks, badges, and packaging panels, especially in themes that lean vintage, rustic, or industrial. Use ample size and breathing room to preserve counter clarity in dense letterforms.
The face projects a bold, no-nonsense voice with strong vintage showcard energy. Its notched details and hefty slabs evoke old posters, storefront signage, and Western-inspired titling while still reading as contemporary when set large. The tone is assertive and attention-grabbing, suited to messages that should feel loud, confident, and slightly theatrical.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through slab structure, wide stance, and distinctive notched details that add character without relying on ornament. Its construction suggests a focus on display readability and a memorable, poster-friendly texture.
Spacing appears generous enough for large headlines, but the thick strokes and tight counters suggest it will prefer display sizes over long text. Numerals match the blocky, high-impact construction, and the overall set maintains consistent weight and presence across uppercase and lowercase.