Slab Contrasted Osba 6 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, sturdy, assertive, retro, workwear, trustworthy, impact, legibility, heritage, utility, authority, bracketed, blocky, ink-trap hints, compact, printlike.
A heavy slab-serif with broad, squared terminals and subtly bracketed joins that soften the otherwise blocky construction. Strokes stay largely even, with only mild modulation, producing dense color and strong vertical rhythm in text. Counters are compact but open enough for clarity at display sizes, and curves (C, O, S) feel robust rather than delicate. The lowercase includes single-storey forms (notably a and g), and several joins show small notches/ink-trap-like corners that help keep shapes from clogging at bold weight.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short blocks of copy where its dense weight and slab-serifs can carry presence. It also fits packaging, signage, and branding marks that need a sturdy, heritage-leaning voice.
The tone is confident and no-nonsense, with a vintage print and industrial feel. Its weight and squared serifs project stability and authority, reading as practical, dependable, and slightly old-school.
Designed to deliver maximum impact with a practical slab-serif structure—prioritizing bold legibility and a strong, traditional footprint suited to display typography.
The overall silhouette favors strong horizontals and squared serifs, giving headlines a poster-like solidity. In the sample text, spacing and proportions create a compact, impactful texture that emphasizes emphasis and punch over airy elegance.