Slab Contrasted Hora 6 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Malaga' by Emigre and 'TheSerif' by LucasFonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logotypes, vintage, assertive, sporty, dramatic, lively, headline impact, retro flavor, brand punch, energetic emphasis, compact density, bracketed, chunky, ink-trap, dynamic, compact.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with chunky, bracketed slabs and softly sculpted joins. Strokes show noticeable modulation, with rounded, teardrop-like terminals and small notches that give a cut-and-carved feel rather than a purely geometric build. The letters are compact and energetic, with tight counters, a robust baseline presence, and an overall rhythm shaped by the italic slant and wedgey serif silhouettes. Numerals match the weight and lean, staying broad and solid with simplified interior shapes for impact.
Best suited to headlines, display settings, and branding where a forceful italic voice is desired—such as posters, sports or team identities, product packaging, and bold editorial callouts. It can also work for short subheads or pull quotes when you want a dense, high-impact texture without losing the italic motion.
The tone is bold and extroverted, blending a nostalgic print sensibility with a punchy, contemporary swagger. It reads as confident and attention-seeking, with a slightly playful, showy edge that feels at home in expressive headlines.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a slanted slab-serif form, combining sturdy, classic serif massing with carved details that add movement and personality. Its proportions and dense strokes suggest a focus on strong silhouette and headline authority over long-form neutrality.
The diagonal stress and stout slabs create strong word shapes at larger sizes, while the dense interiors and prominent serifs can build texture quickly in longer passages. The design’s cut-in details and rounded terminals add character that becomes more apparent as size increases.