Slab Contrasted Fasa 6 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dolmengi' by Ask Foundry, 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype, 'DIN Next Slab' by Monotype, and 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, sports branding, assertive, retro, sporty, industrial, playful, impact, display legibility, nostalgic tone, signage feel, brand presence, blocky, chunky, bracketed, rounded corners, compact counters.
A heavy, block-built slab serif with pronounced, squared serifs and sturdy vertical stems. The letterforms are wide and compact, with relatively tight apertures and counters that stay open through generous interior space. Corners are slightly softened and many joins feel subtly bracketed, giving the shapes a less mechanical, more molded look. The overall rhythm is dense and even, with strong horizontals and a consistent, workmanlike construction across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited to display settings where impact is the priority: headlines, posters, logo wordmarks, and bold packaging panels. It also fits sports, collegiate, and industrial-themed branding, and works well for short statements or typographic lockups that benefit from a solid, high-ink presence.
The font projects confidence and impact, with a distinctly retro, poster-like voice. Its chunky slabs and broad stance suggest athletic and institutional signage, while the softened edges keep it approachable rather than severe. The tone feels bold, straightforward, and a bit nostalgic.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual authority with a classic slab-serif sensibility, balancing strong, rectangular construction with slightly rounded, bracketed details for warmth. It aims for legibility and presence in large text, creating a bold, dependable texture for attention-grabbing typography.
In the sample text, the weight and width create a strong black texture that reads best with ample spacing and generous line breaks. Large counters in letters like O and numerals like 8/9 help maintain clarity at display sizes, while tighter apertures in letters such as S and e increase the overall density.