Slab Contrasted Abfe 6 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Berthold Corporate E' by Berthold, 'ITC Lubalin Graph' by ITC, 'Fenomen Slab' by Signature Type Foundry, 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether, 'Corporate E WGL' by URW Type Foundry, and 'Heptal' and 'Pentay Slab' by deFharo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, packaging, signage, heritage, confident, sturdy, institutional, readability, authority, print tradition, strong voice, durability, slab serif, bracketed, blocky, compact, ink-trap free.
A robust slab serif with heavy, squared serifs and subtly bracketed joins that soften the transitions into stems. Strokes are broadly uniform with only modest modulation, producing a dense, confident color on the page. Proportions lean compact, with broad capitals, a sturdy shoulder structure in letters like n and m, and round forms that feel firmly contained rather than airy. Terminals are blunt and squared, counters are moderately open, and spacing reads even and workmanlike, emphasizing solidity over delicacy.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and pull quotes where a strong typographic voice is needed without becoming ornate. It can also work well for packaging, labels, and signage that benefit from a traditional, dependable slab-serif look, and for short blocks of text at comfortable sizes where its dense weight helps maintain emphasis.
The tone is authoritative and traditional, with a newsroom/editorial gravity that feels dependable and no-nonsense. Its bold slabs and compact rhythm evoke classic printing and institutional signage, giving text a confident, grounded presence.
Likely designed to deliver a classic slab-serif presence with strong readability and a firm, print-like texture. The emphasis appears to be on dependable forms, even rhythm, and a confident typographic impact for display and editorial settings.
Digits are sturdy and highly legible, matching the letterforms with consistent slab terminals and minimal flourish. The overall silhouette stays steady across the alphabet, favoring clear, rectangular structure and strong baseline anchoring.