Slab Contrasted Bulo 6 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, packaging, branding, confident, vintage, sporty, authoritative, impact, emphasis, heritage, readability, display, bracketed, wedge serif, ball terminals, teardrop terminals, compact.
A heavy, right-leaning slab-serif with pronounced bracketed serifs and wedge-like feet that give the letters a planted, muscular stance. Strokes show clear modulation, with thick verticals and tapered joins; curves finish in rounded, teardrop-like terminals in several lowercase forms. Counters are relatively tight and the overall texture is dense, while spacing and rhythm stay consistent across capitals, lowercase, and numerals. Numerals are sturdy and legible, matching the same angled stress and robust serif treatment.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and other display-driven applications where a strong, confident voice is needed. It can work for magazine/editorial layouts, packaging, and branding systems that want a vintage-leaning slab-serif tone with added motion from the italic. In longer passages it will perform most comfortably at larger sizes with generous line spacing due to its dense color.
The font reads as assertive and editorial, with a classic print sensibility that feels both traditional and energetic. Its bold, slanted posture adds momentum and a slightly sporty tone, while the slab serifs keep it grounded and authoritative.
Designed to combine the solidity of a slab serif with a lively italic gesture, producing a high-impact face that still feels rooted in traditional typography. The goal appears to be a sturdy, attention-grabbing style for prominent messaging rather than delicate text work.
The italic construction looks more like a true italic than a simple slant, with distinct lowercase shapes and noticeable terminal shaping. The heavier weight and compact apertures create strong presence at display sizes, while the consistent serif rhythm helps maintain clarity in short text settings.