Slab Contrasted Roky 6 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Boton' by Berthold, 'Cargan' and 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Breton' by Latinotype, 'Peckham' by Los Andes, 'DIN Next Slab' by Monotype, and 'Grifa Slab' by deFharo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports logos, poster, western, collegiate, sturdy, retro, impact, heritage, signage, authority, blocky, bracketed, compact, ink-trap.
A heavy, block-constructed slab serif with broad, rectangular terminals and short, bracketed joins that give the serifs a carved, integrated feel. Strokes are thick and largely even, with subtle internal modulation and small notches at some joins that read like mild ink-traps. Counters are compact and rounded-rectangular, producing a dense texture; apertures tend to be tight, and the lowercase has a sturdy, upright stance with a single-story g and robust, squared-off detailing. Numerals are wide and weighty, matching the overall mass and rhythm of the letters.
Best suited for display use such as headlines, posters, badges, labels, and bold brand marks where a strong, vintage slab presence is desired. It can also work for short blocks of large-size text (taglines, pull quotes, signage) where its dense texture and sturdy serifs add authority and character.
The tone is emphatic and workmanlike, evoking vintage poster lettering, athletic/collegiate signage, and frontier or saloon-era display typography. Its dense color and squared serifs create a confident, no-nonsense voice that feels traditional and slightly theatrical.
Likely drawn to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif silhouette—combining blocky geometry, compact counters, and bracketed slabs for a robust, print-forward look that recalls traditional poster and collegiate lettering.
The design’s pronounced slabs and tight counters create strong vertical rhythm and high impact at large sizes, while the notched joins help keep shapes from clogging in heavier settings. Uppercase forms feel especially monumental and uniform, while the lowercase introduces a friendlier, more rounded personality without losing weight.