Slab Contrasted Elmu 6 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, logotypes, western, circus, poster, rugged, playful, attention, nostalgia, impact, display, octagonal, bracketed, blocky, ink-trap, notched.
A heavy, block-driven slab serif with broad proportions and tight internal counters. Strokes show subtle contrast and frequent faceting: curves and joins are often cut into angled, octagonal segments rather than smooth rounds. Serifs read as chunky slabs with occasional bracketing and small notches, creating a carved, stamped feeling. Lowercase forms are compact and sturdy with a straightforward, upright rhythm, while terminals and corners show consistent chamfering that reinforces the geometric, cut-out silhouette.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and signage where high impact and a vintage show-poster flavor are desirable. It also works well for packaging, labels, badges, and logo wordmarks that benefit from a sturdy, carved look and dense typographic color.
The overall tone is bold and theatrical, evoking vintage Western display type, circus bills, and old-time signage. Its faceted contours and chunky slabs add a rugged, hand-hewn character that feels energetic and attention-seeking rather than refined or bookish.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic display voice with a distinctive faceted silhouette—combining slab-serif solidity with cut, notched details to create a memorable, period-evocative texture in short text.
The face maintains a strong, even color in text, but the small counters and sharp notches make it most convincing at display sizes. Numerals and capitals share the same angular contouring, helping headings, badges, and short bursts of copy feel cohesive.