Slab Contrasted Leva 6 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, signage, headlines, packaging, labels, western, vintage, robust, confident, rustic, heritage feel, display impact, signage voice, poster utility, brand character, bracketed serifs, beaked terminals, bulb terminals, ball terminals, flared strokes.
A sturdy serif design with pronounced slab-like, bracketed serifs and subtly sculpted joins. Strokes show noticeable modulation, with rounded, ink-trap-like notches and beaked or bulbous terminals that give letters a carved, stamped feel. Uppercase forms are wide and stable with strong horizontal emphasis, while lowercase maintains clear, open counters and a slightly bouncy rhythm from its distinctive terminals. Numerals are bold and display-oriented, with chunky slabs and rounded curves that match the letterforms’ engraved character.
It performs best in display contexts such as posters, storefront-style signage, product packaging, and label systems where strong serifs and high presence improve recognition. In longer settings it remains readable but creates a bold, ink-heavy texture, making it better for short blocks, pull quotes, and titling than for extended editorial text.
The font projects a classic, frontier-leaning tone—part old poster, part print-shop tradition. Its heavy slabs and expressive terminals feel assertive and nostalgic, suggesting signage, labels, and heritage branding rather than quiet body text.
The design appears intended to evoke traditional printing and Americana-inspired display typography, combining a slab-serif backbone with expressive terminals to create impact and period flavor. It prioritizes immediacy, sturdiness, and character for branding and headline use.
Details like the prominent slab feet, curved bracketing, and occasional teardrop/ball-like endings add personality without becoming overly ornamental. The texture stays dense and graphic in paragraphs, producing a dark, attention-grabbing typographic color that suits large sizes and short-to-medium copy.