Slab Square Subay 6 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports graphics, retro, editorial, sporty, confident, nostalgic, impact, momentum, display, headline, bracketed, slanted, sturdy, compact serifs, soft corners.
A heavy, right-slanted slab serif with broad proportions and a firm, blocky build. Strokes are largely even in weight, with sturdy slabs that read square-ended overall but show gentle rounding and slight bracketing where strokes meet. Counters are open and generously sized for a bold style, while joins and terminals keep a consistent, punchy rhythm across caps, lowercase, and numerals. The italic construction feels engineered rather than calligraphic, with steady angles and controlled curves that maintain clarity at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, cover lines, and branded statements where a bold italic voice is needed. It can work well for packaging and display typography that benefits from a sturdy slab presence and a sense of motion, and it supports prominent numerals for pricing, dates, or event-driven graphics.
The overall tone is assertive and energetic, with a vintage editorial and sports-poster flavor. Its bold, slanted stance projects momentum and confidence, while the slab structure adds a grounded, dependable feel that suggests classic print traditions.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold italic slab serif optimized for high-impact display work, balancing strong, squared slabs with approachable curvature to keep the texture readable while staying emphatic.
Uppercase forms appear particularly robust and stable, while the lowercase introduces more curvature and a slightly more conversational texture without losing the strong slab identity. Numerals match the weight and slant, supporting attention-grabbing headlines and emphatic figure setting.