Slab Contrasted Erly 6 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, logotypes, packaging, western, circus, retro, loud, playful, attention, vintage revival, ornament, poster impact, branding, tuscan, decorative, bracketed, notched, bulky.
A heavy, display-oriented slab serif with broad proportions and pronounced bracketed slabs. Strokes show clear contrast, with dense stems paired with robust horizontal arms and feet, producing a strong black footprint. Many terminals and serifs feature decorative notches and incised cut-ins that create a Tuscan-like, split-detail effect, adding texture without breaking the overall solidity. The lowercase is compact with a tall x-height and rounded counters; punctuation-like cut details appear consistently across letters and numerals, giving the set a unified, carved look.
Best suited to headlines, posters, event promotions, and signage where its notched slabs and strong silhouette can be appreciated at larger sizes. It can also work for short logotypes or packaging labels that want a vintage showbill or Western flavor, but it is less appropriate for extended body copy due to its dense texture and ornamental cuts.
The tone feels theatrical and vintage, evoking poster lettering from Western, circus, and old-time advertising contexts. Its bold massing reads as confident and attention-grabbing, while the notched detailing adds a playful, ornamental edge.
The design appears intended to modernize classic show-wood and Tuscan-inspired slab serif forms into a cohesive, high-impact display face. The consistent incised details and sturdy serifs suggest an emphasis on instant recognition and period character over subtlety.
The distinctive internal cut-ins reduce counter space in several glyphs, which boosts character at large sizes but can darken texture in longer text. Numerals are particularly chunky and decorative, matching the headline-centric personality of the alphabet.