Slab Contrasted Abfa 6 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Berthold Corporate E' by Berthold and 'Corporate E' and 'Corporate E WGL' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, packaging, signage, sturdy, retro, authoritative, mechanical, impact, readability, authority, heritage, utility, bracketed, blocky, compact, high-ink, crisp.
A heavy serif design with pronounced slab-like terminals and a largely vertical, upright construction. Strokes are thick and confident with modest internal contrast, while the serifs read as broad, squared slabs with subtle bracketing that softens the joins. Counters are compact and sturdy (notably in B, R, a, e), and the curves are full but controlled, producing a firm, high-ink texture. The lowercase shows a single-storey g and a two-storey a, with short, robust arms and clear, rectangular finishing on many terminals. Numerals are similarly weighty and straightforward, with strong baseline presence and minimal delicacy.
Best suited to headlines, decks, pull quotes, and editorial titling where a strong, grounded serif presence is desired. It can work well for posters, branding wordmarks, and packaging that benefits from a sturdy, slightly vintage slab tone, and it remains legible in short-to-medium text settings where ample size and spacing are available.
The overall tone is solid and no-nonsense, projecting an editorial gravitas with a slightly vintage, industrial flavor. Its strong slabs and dense color convey reliability and impact, lending a traditional but energetic voice to headlines and emphasis copy.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, highly legible slab-serif voice that balances traditional serif structure with a more mechanical, block-built finish. Its emphasis on sturdy serifs, compact counters, and consistent weight suggests an aim toward impactful display use with dependable clarity.
Across the sample text, the face maintains a consistent rhythm and a tight, punchy color that stays even at larger sizes. The wide, flat serifs and heavy joins create a grounded silhouette, while the relatively open apertures and clear letterforms support readability despite the dense weight.