Slab Normal Duty 6 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, labels, signage, industrial, editorial, rugged, western, confident, impact, sturdiness, compact fit, print presence, blocky, bracketed, compact, ink-trap feel, sturdy.
A compact slab-serif with heavy, block-like serifs and minimal stroke modulation. The letterforms are tightly proportioned with sturdy verticals, squared terminals, and slightly bracketed joins that keep the texture continuous in text. Counters are relatively small for the weight, and the shapes lean toward a pragmatic, utilitarian construction with occasional notch-like cut-ins that add a faint ink-trap feel. Overall rhythm is dense and even, producing a strong, dark typographic color.
Best suited to headlines, short blocks of text, posters, and packaging where a dense, emphatic slab-serif look is desirable. It also fits labels and signage that need a sturdy, high-impact voice, especially in print contexts where a bold, compact texture helps type hold its ground.
The font reads as tough and workmanlike, with a hint of vintage signage and letterpress grit. Its assertive weight and condensed posture give it a no-nonsense, industrial voice that can also nod to Western or Americana contexts without becoming overly decorative.
The design appears intended as a dependable display-to-text slab that prioritizes strength, compactness, and consistent texture. Its robust serifs and restrained contrast suggest an aim for legibility at larger sizes while maintaining a distinctive, industrial flavor.
In the sample text, the dense spacing and heavy serifs create a strong page presence and a distinctly punchy headline texture. Rounded letters (like O and C) stay fairly squared-off in impression, reinforcing the font’s blocky, structured character.