Slab Contrasted Erfi 6 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype, 'Sybilla' by Karandash, and 'PF Centro Slab Pro' by Parachute (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, robust, collegiate, assertive, retro, friendly, impact, heritage, athletic, branding, chunky, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap, soft corners.
A heavy, block-forward slab serif with compact counters, sturdy horizontal slabs, and subtly bracketed joins that soften the overall mass. Curves are broad and rounded (notably in bowls and numerals), while terminals and corners show small cut-ins and notches that create a slightly carved, ink-trap-like texture at display sizes. Proportions feel broad and grounded with a steady baseline and consistent weight distribution, giving the letterforms a dense, poster-ready rhythm.
Best suited for high-impact display use such as headlines, posters, and short emphatic statements where the heavy slabs and broad forms can breathe. It also fits sports branding, apparel marks, and packaging fronts that benefit from a bold, vintage-leaning presence. For longer text, the dense color and tight counters suggest using larger sizes with generous spacing.
The font conveys a confident, team-spirited energy—bold and dependable with a warm, approachable finish. Its sculpted details and chunky silhouettes evoke vintage athletic and campus signage, while still reading as friendly rather than severe.
The design appears intended to deliver a loud, dependable slab-serif voice with a classic athletic/heritage feel. Its combination of chunky geometry, bracketed slabs, and small cut-in details aims to balance toughness with approachability and maintain clarity in bold, attention-grabbing settings.
The set emphasizes strong, rectangular slabs and simplified interior shapes, producing high impact in headings. The small notches and cut corners add character and help keep heavy joins from feeling overly blunt, especially in tightly packed words.