Slab Contrasted Mipi 6 is a bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Old Towne No 536 EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Old Towne No 536' by Linotype, 'Old Towne Pro' by RMU, and 'Old Towne No. 536' and 'Zirkus' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, logos, industrial, western, vintage, assertive, rugged, space saving, high impact, vintage flavor, rugged clarity, slab serif, condensed, blocky, ink-trap feel, notched terminals.
A condensed slab-serif with heavy, rectangular serifs and a tall, compact build. Strokes are mostly straight and vertical with slightly rounded corners and an overall squared-off, blocky construction. Many joins and terminals show small cut-ins and notched shaping that creates an ink-trap-like texture, especially visible in narrow counters and where stems meet slabs. The rhythm is tightly spaced and vertical, with sturdy capitals and a tall lowercase that keeps forms compact and legible at display sizes.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and large-format messaging where its condensed width and heavy slabs can create strong impact. It also fits branding, packaging, labels, and signage that benefit from an industrial or western-tinged voice. In longer passages, it will be more effective for short bursts (subheads, callouts) than extended body text due to its density and tight counters.
The design reads tough and utilitarian, with a vintage, poster-like presence. Its condensed, slabby silhouette evokes workwear signage and old printing, giving headlines an emphatic, no-nonsense tone. The notched details add a gritty, mechanical character without turning decorative.
Likely drawn to deliver maximum presence in narrow spaces, pairing strong slab serifs with compact proportions for high-impact display typography. The notched shaping appears intended to add texture and preserve clarity at tight joins, reinforcing a sturdy, workmanlike aesthetic.
Counters are relatively small for the weight, and the condensed proportions emphasize verticality; this makes the font feel dense and forceful in blocks of text. Numerals and capitals maintain the same squared, slab-dominant logic, supporting consistent, attention-grabbing set lines.