Slab Contrasted Tifi 6 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logotypes, western, circus, vintage, playful, poster, attention grabbing, retro signage, theatrical impact, brand character, headline clarity, bracketed, blocky, chunky, tapered, soft corners.
A heavy, slab-serif display face with compact proportions and pronounced, blocky serifs. Strokes show subtle modulation and frequent tapered joins, creating a slightly chiseled, ink-trap-like feeling at some corners. The shapes lean on squarish counters and broad verticals, while curves are rounded but kept tight, giving the letters a stout, carved silhouette. Terminals and serifs vary in size and angle just enough to produce a lively, uneven rhythm without losing overall consistency across the set.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as posters, headlines, labels, and storefront-style signage where its bold slabs and lively rhythm can carry the composition. It can also work well for retro-inspired branding and logotypes, especially when large sizes are used to preserve interior clarity.
The overall tone is bold and theatrical, with a strong old-time and show-poster energy. Its chunky slabs and slightly irregular, carved details evoke frontier signage, circus bills, and nostalgic headline typography. The texture feels confident and attention-seeking, leaning more fun and characterful than formal.
The design appears intended as a characterful display slab that blends sturdy, sign-painter robustness with a lightly carved, vintage texture. It aims to deliver strong presence and a nostalgic voice while remaining legible and structured enough for punchy multi-word headlines.
In text settings, the dense weight and assertive serifs create a dark, punchy color, especially in all-caps. The lowercase maintains the same stout, slab-driven construction, helping mixed-case headlines stay cohesive. Numerals match the letterforms’ blocky, sign-like construction for consistent emphasis in dates and pricing.