Slab Contrasted Sebo 6 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dolmengi' by Ask Foundry, 'Boton' by Berthold, 'Alianza' by Corradine Fonts, 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Polyphonic' and 'Prelo Slab Pro' by Monotype, 'Eurotech Pro' by RMU, and 'Typewriter' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, robust, retro, editorial, athletic, impact, heritage, readability, display, slab serif, blocky, bracketed, compact joints, ink-trap hints.
A heavy slab-serif with broad proportions and a compact, punchy rhythm. Strokes are sturdy with visible contrast and strongly bracketed slabs that read as carved, notched terminals in places, giving the outlines a slightly faceted, cut-in feel. Counters are generous for the weight, with rounded inner shapes in O/Q/0 and a sturdy, squared-off treatment in letters like E/F/T. Lowercase forms are solid and workmanlike with a two-storey a and g, a strong, straight-shouldered n/m, and a prominent ear on g; the overall texture is dense but evenly spaced and highly legible at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and identity work where a strong, vintage-leaning slab presence is desirable. It also performs well for packaging and signage that needs high impact and quick recognition, and can handle short editorial subheads where a dense, authoritative texture is an asset.
The tone is assertive and grounded, evoking vintage print, varsity/athletic signage, and classic editorial headlines. Its thick slabs and chiseled joins add a hint of industrial toughness while staying friendly and readable through rounded counters and consistent curvature.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold slab-serif voice with classic, print-rooted shapes and a slightly carved detailing at joins and terminals. It prioritizes impact and legibility at larger sizes while adding just enough distinctive notch/bracket behavior to feel branded and memorable.
Numerals are bold and stable with wide bowls on 6/8/9 and a strong, open-top 4, maintaining the same slabbed, bracketed logic as the letters. The sample text shows a dark, even color that holds together well in large blocks, with distinctive notched corners that add character without becoming overly decorative.