Slab Contrasted Ihli 6 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Slab' by Artegra, 'Publica Slab' by FaceType, 'FF Karbid Slab' by FontFont, 'Egyptian Slate' by Monotype, 'Pepi/Rudi' by Suitcase Type Foundry, and 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, mastheads, confident, retro, athletic, editorial, assertive, impact, nostalgia, emphasis, momentum, sturdiness, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap like, robust, punchy.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and a compact, dense texture. Stems are thick and steady with noticeable stroke modulation, while the serifs read as bold slabs with slight bracketing that helps joins feel anchored rather than abrupt. Curves are generous and well-supported by substantial terminals, creating strong counters and a sturdy rhythm. The lowercase maintains a practical x-height with stout ascenders/descenders, and figures are wide and weighty, matching the letters’ solid, poster-ready presence.
Best suited to headlines, display typography, and branding where impact and immediacy are priorities. It performs well on posters, packaging, and mastheads, and can also work for short editorial callouts or subheads when given sufficient space.
The overall tone is loud, confident, and slightly nostalgic—evoking classic sports typography, print headlines, and mid-century advertising. Its slanted stance and broad, blocky construction communicate momentum and emphasis, making text feel energetic and declarative rather than delicate or quiet.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a traditional slab-serif backbone and a dynamic slant, combining old-school sturdiness with modern punch. It prioritizes bold legibility and a strong typographic “voice” for attention-driven applications.
In running text the weight dominates, so spacing and word shapes remain readable largely through strong internal counters and clear slab endpoints. The design’s wide footprint and dense color are especially effective when set with ample leading or in short bursts of copy.