Slab Contrasted Vafy 6 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Miura Slab' by DSType, 'TheSerif' by LucasFonts, 'Polyphonic' by Monotype, 'Metronic Slab Narrow' by Mostardesign, 'Core Slab M' by S-Core, and 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, sturdy, authoritative, vintage, industrial, collegiate, impact, heritage, authority, readability, display, blocky, bracketed, engraved, compact, robust.
A heavy slab-serif with squared, block-like proportions and prominent bracketed slabs that read as firmly anchored. Strokes show noticeable contrast for a slab design, with thick verticals and slightly lighter joins and curves, giving counters a carved, ink-trap-like firmness rather than a purely geometric feel. Terminals are mostly flat and decisive, curves are tight and controlled, and the overall rhythm is compact with strong vertical emphasis and clear, punchy numerals.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and display typography where impact and a traditional slab presence are desired. It can work well for branding, labels, and packaging that need a sturdy, heritage-leaning voice, and for signage-style applications where letterforms must hold up at large sizes.
The tone is bold and no-nonsense, evoking classic editorial and workwear signage with a hint of collegiate poster energy. Its weight and squared serifs communicate stability and confidence, lending a slightly retro, print-forward character.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a classic slab-serif structure, balancing sturdy, squared forms with enough contrast to add crispness and definition. It prioritizes strong silhouette and print-like authority for display use.
In text, the dense color and large serifs create strong line integrity and a confident texture that favors headings over long passages. The lowercase retains the same sturdy construction as the caps, keeping a consistent, assertive voice across mixed-case settings.