Slab Contrasted Fare 6 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, branding, kids media, playful, chunky, friendly, retro, comic, attention grabbing, friendly tone, retro feel, display impact, rounded, soft, bulbous, bouncy, quirky.
A heavy, rounded slab serif with chunky, inflated forms and softly blunted terminals. Strokes are thick with gentle, noticeable contrast, and the slab-like feet and caps read more as rounded blocks than sharp serifs. Counters tend to be compact and oval, with a slightly irregular, hand-drawn steadiness that creates a lively rhythm. Proportions vary across glyphs—especially in letters like M, W, and the lowercase—contributing to a casual, characterful texture rather than strict modular uniformity.
Best suited for display work where its heavy, rounded slabs can deliver instant presence—posters, headlines, logos, product packaging, and attention-grabbing signage. It also fits playful editorial callouts and youth-oriented or entertainment contexts where a friendly, retro-leaning voice is desired.
The overall tone is warm and humorous, with a toy-like softness that feels approachable and a little mischievous. Its bold, cushioned shapes evoke retro display lettering and informal signage, prioritizing personality over precision.
The design appears intended to provide a bold slab-serif structure while softening it into a bubbly, approachable display style. By combining thick strokes, rounded slab terminals, and slightly variable proportions, it aims to stand out quickly and communicate a fun, informal attitude.
In the sample text, the dense color and tight counters create strong impact at large sizes, while smaller settings may feel compact due to the weight and interior space. The numerals and capitals carry the same rounded slab vocabulary, keeping the set visually cohesive for punchy headings and short bursts of copy.