Slab Contrasted Impu 6 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kate Slab Pro Expanded' by Monday Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book design, headlines, pull quotes, confident, classic, lively, assertive, expressive italic, print authority, headline impact, text emphasis, bracketed serifs, slab serifs, ink-trap feel, open counters, diagonal stress.
This typeface is a right-leaning italic with sturdy, bracketed slab serifs and a noticeable calligraphic rhythm. Strokes show clear modulation, with thicker main stems and slimmer joins, giving letters a sculpted, engraved feel rather than a monoline slant. Terminals are crisp and slightly flared, and the slabs read as bold, supportive feet that keep the italic from feeling fragile. Counters are generally open and the curves are full, while the overall spacing and widths feel generous, contributing to a broad, rolling texture in paragraphs.
Well suited to editorial layouts where an italic needs to carry real typographic weight—magazines, book interiors, and long-form articles. It also works effectively for headlines, subheads, and pull quotes that benefit from a classic, print-like presence with a dynamic slant.
The tone blends traditional print authority with energetic motion. Its italic slant and strong slabs create a persuasive, editorial voice—formal enough for serious content, but expressive and punchy when enlarged.
The design appears intended to deliver an italic with strong structural support: an expressive forward motion paired with substantial slabs and controlled contrast for confident, readable typography in print-like settings.
In running text, the italic maintains a steady baseline and a consistent forward emphasis, producing a smooth, high-contrast cadence. The numerals and capitals carry the same assertive serif structure, helping headings and pull quotes feel cohesive with body copy.