Slab Contrasted Pyfo 6 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype; 'Corporative Slab', 'Sanchez', 'Sanchez Slab', and 'Sánchez Niu' by Latinotype; 'Weekly' by Los Andes; and 'Tabac Slab' by Suitcase Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, sturdy, confident, friendly, retro, athletic, impact, ruggedness, readability, vintage flavor, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap feel, rounded, compact.
This typeface is a heavy, slab-serif design with broad proportions and prominent, rectangular serifs. Strokes are thick and generally even, with subtle shaping and small notches or inset corners at key joins that give an ink-trap-like, carved look. Curves are full and rounded while counters stay relatively open for the weight, creating a steady, chunky rhythm across text. Terminals are mostly flat and squared off, and the overall construction feels sturdy and highly structured rather than delicate.
Best suited to display roles where mass and impact are desired, such as headlines, posters, brand marks, packaging, and promotional graphics. It also fits well in sports- and campus-inspired applications, badges, and signage where a robust slab-serif voice helps text stand out. In longer blocks of text it creates a dense, emphatic texture, making it most effective when used with generous spacing and clear hierarchy.
The font projects a bold, dependable personality with a warm, approachable tone. Its chunky slabs and rounded inner shapes evoke vintage print and collegiate signage while still reading as contemporary and punchy. The overall impression is assertive and energetic without feeling sharp or aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight and presence while retaining legibility through open counters and straightforward, upright construction. The slab serifs and carved detailing add character and a vintage-signage flavor, suggesting a goal of combining ruggedness with friendly readability.
Uppercase forms are especially solid and poster-like, while the lowercase maintains a similarly weighty texture that reads as compact and emphatic in paragraphs. Numerals are wide and strong, matching the headline-forward feel and maintaining consistent color in mixed alphanumeric settings.