Slab Contrasted Faba 6 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Coupler' by District, 'Malaga' by Emigre, 'Rooney' by Jan Fromm, and 'Pratt Nova' by Shinntype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, logotypes, western, vintage, poster, playful, rustic, retro display, high impact, woodtype homage, signage clarity, blocky, bracketed, chunky, high-impact, ink-trap hints.
A heavy, blocky slab serif with compact proportions, rounded shoulders, and stout bracketed slabs that read as a single bold silhouette at display sizes. Strokes show noticeable internal contrast, with thicker verticals and slightly tapered or pinched joins that create small triangular notches in places. Counters are relatively tight and often rounded-square, and terminals tend to be flattened or subtly beveled, giving the face a carved, woodtype-like rhythm. Uppercase forms are wide and steady, while lowercase keeps a sturdy, slightly quirky structure with large bowls and short, chunky extenders.
Best suited to display applications such as posters, headlines, signage, packaging fronts, and logo wordmarks where its thick slabs and compact counters can deliver impact. It also works well for short bursts of text in retro-themed layouts, but will feel heavy and dense in long passages at smaller sizes.
The overall tone feels vintage and emphatic, evoking old posters and woodtype printing with a friendly, slightly mischievous edge. Its bold slabs and notched joins add a rugged, handcrafted flavor that reads as Americana and storefront signage rather than neutral text typography.
The design appears intended to recreate a bold slab-serif display feel associated with traditional woodtype and vintage advertising, prioritizing strong silhouette, high visibility, and a touch of quirky character over neutrality.
The numerals are similarly weighty and rounded, with strong presence and simple, legible shapes suited to big sizes. Spacing in the samples appears designed for headline setting, where the dense color and stout serifs create an even, poster-like texture.