Slab Contrasted Vume 6 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Coupler' by District, 'Capita' and 'Danton' by Hoftype, and 'Grimmig' by Schriftlabor (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, western, retro, confident, playful, poster-like, attention-grabbing, retro flavor, signage clarity, friendly impact, bracketed, chunky, rounded, ink-trap hints, soft corners.
A heavy slab-serif with broad proportions and compact internal counters. The serifs are blocky and bracketed, with softened joins that keep the shapes from feeling mechanical. Stroke transitions show noticeable modulation, and several letters exhibit subtly scooped or notched terminals that add texture at display sizes. The lowercase is robust and round-shouldered, with a sturdy, single-story feel in letters like a and g, and a large, weighty dot on i/j. Numerals are similarly stout, with rounded bowls and strong slab terminals.
This font is best suited to large-scale typography such as headlines, posters, logos, and storefront-style signage where its slab structure and bold shapes stay clear. It can also work well on packaging and branding systems that want a vintage or western-leaning emphasis, especially in short phrases and titling.
The overall tone reads bold, friendly, and assertive, with a nostalgic flavor that nods to signage and print ephemera. Its chunky slabs and warm curves give it a charismatic, slightly theatrical voice suited to attention-grabbing headlines.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a personable, retro-leaning slab voice, balancing sturdy geometry with softened details for warmth and memorability in display settings.
Spacing appears intentionally generous for a dense weight, helping prevent letters from clumping in text blocks. The design’s small cut-ins and softened brackets create a subtle hand-tooled impression without looking distressed.