Slab Contrasted Hosi 6 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'Equip Slab' and 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Rooney' by Jan Fromm, and 'Mundo Serif' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports branding, packaging, editorial display, sporty, retro, punchy, confident, playful, impact, momentum, vintage display, brand voice, headline strength, chunky, bracketed, ink-trap, soft corners, compact counters.
A heavy, slanted slab-serif with chunky proportions and tightly controlled counters. Strokes show noticeable contrast, with thick verticals and strong, rectangular serifs that read as slightly bracketed rather than razor-sharp. Terminals are often angled, and many joins feel subtly scooped, giving the letterforms a carved, ink-trap-like texture at stress points. The overall rhythm is energetic and forward-leaning, with broad forms that stay cohesive across capitals, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited for short-form display settings where strong texture and angled momentum are desired—posters, headlines, sports or event branding, punchy packaging, and editorial callouts. It can work for brief text blocks at larger sizes, but its dense weight and tight counters are most effective when used for emphasis rather than long reading.
The tone is bold and assertive with a distinctly retro flavor, reminiscent of mid-century advertising and sports display typography. Its italic posture and dense black color create a sense of speed and impact, while the softened corners keep it approachable rather than severe.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a bold italic slab-serif voice, pairing sturdy, sign-like serifs with a lively, forward-leaning stance. The slightly carved joins and angled terminals suggest an aim for strong reproduction in print while keeping a distinctive, vintage-leaning personality.
Capitals are compact and blocky, while the lowercase introduces more variety in silhouettes, adding a slightly quirky, informal cadence in text. Numerals are robust and attention-grabbing, matching the strong color and serif structure of the letters.