Slab Contrasted Abby 6 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'FF Kievit Slab' by FontFont, 'Rooney' by Jan Fromm, 'TheSerif' by LucasFonts, 'Open Serif' by Matteson Typographics, and 'Modum' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, packaging, branding, sturdy, traditional, confident, retro, impact, readability, authority, print flavor, classic tone, bracketed serifs, soft corners, round terminals, generous counters, compact fit.
A sturdy serif with pronounced slab-like, bracketed terminals and softly rounded corners. Strokes are heavy with a mostly even color, while subtle modulation and the large slab endings add a touch of contrast and rhythm. Proportions feel compact and robust, with wide, open counters in letters like O, e, and g and a slightly condensed, efficient set that keeps words tight. The numerals are strong and stable, with clear silhouettes and ample weight for impact.
Best suited for headlines, subheads, and short-to-medium editorial passages where a strong typographic presence is desired. It can anchor branding, packaging, and signage that benefits from a solid, classic serif voice, and it holds up well in large-size applications where the slab terminals become a defining graphic feature.
The overall tone is dependable and traditional, evoking classic print and institutional typography. Its weight and squared-off finishing give it a confident, no-nonsense voice, while the rounded joins keep it friendly rather than harsh. The result reads as editorial and slightly retro, suited to messaging that wants authority without austerity.
This design appears intended to deliver a bold, print-centric slab serif feel with clear, conventional letterforms and a consistent, high-impact texture. The emphasis on broad serifs and compact proportions suggests a focus on attention and authority, while maintaining familiar readability for general-purpose display and editorial use.
In the text sample, the type forms maintain a dense, consistent texture across lines, with punctuation and dots reading clearly at display sizes. The uppercase shows firm, blocky serifs and steady verticals, while the lowercase keeps familiar, readable shapes (notably the two-storey a and g) that support continuous reading.