Slab Contrasted Roro 6 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dolmengi' by Ask Foundry, 'Boton' by Berthold, 'Goodall' by Colophon Foundry, 'Alianza' by Corradine Fonts, 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Amasis' and 'Prelo Slab Pro' by Monotype, 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether, and 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, signage, packaging, industrial, western, collegiate, vintage, confident, high impact, heritage tone, sign presence, branding, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap feel, heavy serifs, compact counters.
A heavy, block-driven slab serif with broad proportions and emphatic rectangular terminals. Serifs are bold and mostly squared with subtle bracketing, creating a stamped, poster-like silhouette. Inner counters are relatively compact, and several joins show slight notches or ink-trap-like cut-ins that help keep apertures open at large weights. Curves are sturdy and somewhat squared-off, while verticals remain dominant, giving the alphabet a steady, sign-like rhythm and strong baseline presence.
Best suited for headlines, posters, storefront or wayfinding-style signage, and logo wordmarks where maximum impact is needed. It also fits packaging and label systems that lean on heritage or industrial cues, and works well for punchy editorial display settings rather than long-form body text.
The overall tone feels rugged and assertive, evoking workwear graphics, heritage packaging, and classic headline typography. Its dense color and sturdy slabs communicate confidence and straightforwardness, with a nostalgic edge that reads as traditional and slightly Americana-inflected.
The design appears intended to deliver high-impact display typography with a sturdy slab-serif voice, balancing broad, rectangular structure with small cut-ins that improve definition in very heavy strokes. It prioritizes bold presence and a classic, utilitarian character for branding and headline use.
The numerals are robust and display-oriented, matching the letterforms’ wide stance and heavy serifs. In running sample text, the texture is very dark and attention-grabbing, favoring short lines and large sizes where the chunky details and notches remain clear.