Slab Contrasted Hosa 6 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype, 'PF Centro Slab Pro' by Parachute, and 'Kondolarge' by TypeK (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, retro, sporty, confident, playful, punchy, display impact, retro flavor, athletic tone, logo-friendly, high visibility, chunky, bracketed, ink-trap, rounded, bouncy.
A heavy, slanted slab-serif with compact, blocky letterforms and prominent, squared serifs that often read as slightly bracketed. Strokes are thick with softened corners and occasional notch-like cut-ins at joins and terminals, giving an ink-trap-adjacent texture at large sizes. Counters are relatively tight, curves are full and rounded, and the overall silhouette feels sturdy and compact rather than delicate. Spacing appears robust and even, with a strong left-to-right push from the consistent oblique angle.
Best suited to headlines and short display copy where its heavy slabs, slanted stance, and tight counters remain crisp and impactful. It works well for posters, sports or event branding, packaging, and signage that benefits from a bold, retro-leaning voice. For longer text, it will be most comfortable at larger sizes with generous line spacing.
The tone is energetic and extroverted, blending a vintage poster feel with a friendly, slightly mischievous bounce. Its bold slant and chunky slabs convey confidence and momentum, making the voice feel sporty, retro, and attention-seeking without becoming sharp or aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a vintage-tinged, athletic sensibility, combining sturdy slab structure with softened, friendly shaping. The notched joins and rounded massing suggest a deliberate effort to keep the forms open and lively in large display use while maintaining a strong, logo-ready presence.
Uppercase forms read especially strong and emblematic, while lowercase retains the same chunky DNA with noticeably rounded bowls and lively joins. Numerals are similarly weighty and clear, suited to big, graphic settings where the notched details and slab terminals can be appreciated.