Slab Contrasted Pybo 6 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Egyptian' by AVP, 'Artegra Slab' by Artegra, 'Miura Slab' by DSType, 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'TheSerif' by LucasFonts, 'Polyphonic' by Monotype, 'Core Slab M' by S-Core, 'Fenomen Slab' by Signature Type Foundry, and 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, western, poster, retro, robust, friendly, display impact, vintage feel, rugged clarity, headline emphasis, chunky, bracketed, softened, ink-trap hints, rounded corners.
A heavy, slab-serif display face with broad, squared serifs and slightly bracketed joins that soften the overall blockiness. Strokes are weighty and mostly even, with gentle shaping and subtle tapering in curves that keeps counters open despite the density. The letters show a sturdy, compact rhythm with moderate, practical proportions and a noticeably solid baseline presence; round forms like O and C are full and stable, while diagonals (V, W, X) are thick and grounded. Lowercase forms are similarly stout with simple, readable constructions and short, firm terminals, giving the set a consistent, punchy texture in text.
This face is best suited to large-scale use where weight and silhouette matter: headlines, posters, labels, and signage. It can also support bold branding and packaging applications that want a vintage or western-leaning tone, especially when set with generous tracking or in short blocks of copy.
The font projects a confident, old-style showbill energy—bold, dependable, and a little nostalgic. Its slab structure and softened corners suggest Americana and vintage printing, making it feel assertive without turning sharp or aggressive.
The design appears intended as a high-impact slab-serif for display typography, balancing rugged, print-inspired forms with enough openness in the counters to remain readable. Its consistent heaviness and softened details suggest a goal of creating a versatile, attention-grabbing style with a classic, poster-ready character.
The numerals match the letters’ heavy color and squared serif logic, reading clearly at large sizes. Overall spacing and shapes aim for impact and legibility rather than finesse, producing strong word silhouettes and a high-contrast presence against the page.