Slab Contrasted Vaho 6 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Schadow' by Bitstream, 'Dean Slab' by Blaze Type, 'OL Contact Classic' by Dennis Ortiz-Lopez, 'Display Roman JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'Neo Contact' by Linotype, 'Colonel Serial' by SoftMaker, 'TS Colonel' by TypeShop Collection, and 'Neo Contact' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, logotypes, western, vintage, assertive, industrial, bold, impact, condensation, nostalgia, authority, blocky, chunky, bracketed, high-impact, condensed.
A compact, heavy serif design with chunky slab terminals and subtly bracketed joins that soften the otherwise blocky construction. Stems are thick and dominant, with moderate contrast showing up most clearly in curved letters and in the transition into the slabs. The narrow proportions and tight internal counters create a dense, vertical rhythm, while the serifs read as rectangular caps that add strong horizontal punctuation. Curves are firm rather than delicate, and the overall drawing favors sturdy geometry and consistent, emphatic shapes.
Best suited to display applications such as posters, bold editorial headlines, storefront or wayfinding signage, and packaging that needs a sturdy, attention-grabbing voice. It also works well for short wordmarks or badges where a condensed, high-impact serif presence is desirable.
The font projects a confident, old-style poster energy with a frontier-meets-industrial attitude. Its dense build and prominent slabs feel authoritative and slightly nostalgic, evoking signage, headlines, and print ephemera where impact matters more than subtlety.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in a compact width, combining sturdy slab serifs with a controlled amount of stroke modulation to keep the shapes lively. Its overall construction suggests a focus on poster and signage readability, with a deliberately rugged, traditional display character.
In longer lines, the weight and condensed spacing create a dark typographic color, which can heighten drama but may require generous tracking and leading for comfort. The strong serif blocks and tight counters make it particularly effective when set large, where the interior shapes have room to breathe.