Slab Contrasted Dipi 6 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Polyphonic' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, assertive, retro, sporty, punchy, confident, impact, motion, nostalgia, headline emphasis, branding strength, chunky, bracketed, ink-trap, compact apertures, rounded joins.
A heavy, right-slanted serif with broad proportions and a pronounced, chunky build. Strokes show noticeable thick–thin modulation, with sturdy slab-like terminals and softly bracketed joins that create a carved, slightly notched feel in places. Counters are relatively tight and apertures tend to be compact, helping the design read as dense and impactful. The overall rhythm is energetic, with strong horizontals, wide bowls, and a consistent forward lean across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited to display work where impact matters: headlines, posters, brand marks, and packaging. It can also fit sports or retro-themed graphics and short editorial callouts, especially at larger sizes where the tight counters and bracketed details remain clear.
The font conveys a bold, vintage-forward attitude—confident, sporty, and attention-grabbing. Its strong slant and hefty slabs give it a sense of motion and showmanship, while the softened brackets keep it from feeling purely mechanical.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch with a classic, slab-serif flavor and a dynamic italic stance. Its proportions and dense texture prioritize presence and momentum over quiet, long-form readability.
Uppercase forms are blocky and emphatic, while the lowercase maintains a robust, headline-oriented texture. Numerals match the weight and slant, with rounded shapes and sturdy bases that keep figures visually stable in display settings.