Slab Contrasted Hoke 6 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Neue Aachen' by ITC and 'Bonaro' by Sabrcreative (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, retro, assertive, industrial, loud, attention grabbing, speed, impact, vintage display, brand voice, chunky, wedge serif, ink-trap, compact, bracketed.
A heavy, right-leaning slab-serif with compact proportions and a strong, forward rhythm. Strokes are thick and confident, with noticeable shaping at joins and terminals that reads like subtle ink-traps and cut-ins, helping counters stay open despite the weight. Serifs are blocky and wedge-like with minimal bracketing, and many terminals are sharply sheared to reinforce the slanted motion. The lowercase shows a large x-height with sturdy, rounded bowls and short ascenders/descenders; figures are wide and weighty with the same chiseled detailing.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, sports-related identities, and bold packaging or signage where the strong slant and chunky slabs can carry the design. It will read most confidently at medium to large sizes where the internal cut-ins and counters can be appreciated.
The overall tone is energetic and punchy, with a vintage, athletic swagger. Its dense color and aggressive slant feel built for emphasis, evoking classic sports lettering and bold editorial display styles.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a fast, italicized momentum while maintaining the stability of slab-like serifs. The cut-in detailing suggests a focus on preserving legibility and texture at heavy weights, giving it a distinctive, branded voice for display use.
Spacing appears designed for tight, impactful setting, producing an even dark texture in words and headlines. The angled cuts and notch-like details give the face a mechanical, engineered character that stays consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.