Slab Contrasted Roby 6 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'FF Marselis Slab' by FontFont, 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype, 'CamingoSlab' by Jan Fromm, 'Open Serif' by Matteson Typographics, 'Amasis' by Monotype, and 'PF Centro Slab Press' by Parachute (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, confident, hearty, retro, collegiate, friendly, impact, heritage, branding, readability, blocky, bracketed, robust, compact, rounded.
A heavy, block-structured slab serif with broad proportions and sturdy, squared-off forms. The serifs are prominent and mostly blunt, with subtle bracketing that softens joins and corners. Counters are relatively tight and the overall color is dense, creating a strong, poster-like texture; round letters (O, C, G) stay fairly geometric while terminals and joins keep a slightly eased, sculpted feel. In text, the rhythm is assertive and even, with clear word shapes and stable verticals.
Best suited for large-scale applications where weight and presence matter: headlines, posters, storefront or wayfinding signage, sports or club branding, and bold packaging. It can work for short subheads or pull quotes, but the dense color may feel heavy in long passages.
The tone is bold and dependable with a nostalgic, American display flavor—suggesting varsity signage, vintage packaging, and headline typography. Its warmth comes from the softened transitions and rounded inner shapes, keeping the weight from feeling overly harsh.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact and legibility with a classic slab-serif voice, combining stout geometry with slightly softened details to feel both strong and approachable.
Numerals match the heavy, sign-ready construction and read clearly at large sizes. The lowercase has a solid, compact presence with chunky shoulders and minimal delicacy, which reinforces the font’s strong, utilitarian personality.