Slab Contrasted Rovi 6 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Publica Slab' by FaceType, 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype, 'Peckham' by Los Andes, 'Pragmatica Slab Serif' by ParaType, 'Choplin' by René Bieder, 'Pepi/Rudi' by Suitcase Type Foundry, and 'Clinto Slab' by XdCreative (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, sturdy, punchy, retro, assertive, cheerful, impact, display clarity, vintage nod, distinct texture, blocky, chunky, bracketed, ink-trap feel, rounded joints.
A heavy, display-oriented slab serif with chunky, rectangular serifs and softly rounded curves. Strokes are broadly even with subtle modulation, giving the letters a dense, poster-friendly color. Counters are compact and the joins feel slightly softened, helping round glyphs like O/Q and b/o read smoothly despite the weight. The serif treatment is bold and integrated, with squared terminals and occasional notched/ink-trap-like cut-ins that add texture at tight corners. Numerals match the letters in mass and presence, with simple, sturdy forms that hold up at large sizes.
This font is well-suited to headlines, posters, and other large-format applications where bold letterforms need to command attention. It can work effectively in branding and packaging that want a sturdy, vintage-leaning slab serif voice, and it reads clearly in short blocks of display text and signage.
The overall tone is confident and high-impact, with a friendly retro flavor reminiscent of vintage signage and headline typography. Its chunky slabs and tight interior spaces give it an assertive, attention-getting voice, while the rounded curves keep it from feeling overly severe.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif structure, combining strong rectangular serifs with softened curves for warmth and legibility. The subtle corner notches suggest an effort to preserve clarity at heavy weight and to add distinctive texture in display settings.
Rhythm is compact and emphatic, favoring strong verticals and broad silhouettes. The texture feels intentionally robust, prioritizing headline punch over delicate detail, and the notched corner behavior adds a crafted, slightly industrial character.