Slab Normal Erta 6 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Hefring Slab' by Inhouse Type and 'Breton', 'Sanchez Condensed', and 'Sánchez Niu' by Latinotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, editorial titles, retro, confident, athletic, editorial, punchy, impact, emphasis, readability, retro flavor, bold voice, blocky, slanted, bracketed, compact, soft-cornered.
A heavy, slanted slab serif with broad, blocky forms and sturdy, bracketed serifs. The strokes are largely even in weight, with rounded joins and softened corners that keep the texture from feeling sharp. Counters are generous and open, while terminals end in squared-off slabs that create a strong horizontal rhythm. The overall spacing feels stable and readable, with a slightly compressed, energetic forward lean across both uppercase and lowercase.
Best suited for headlines and short blocks where the bold, slanted slab rhythm can carry the layout. It works well for posters, sports or collegiate-style branding, packaging, and editorial titling where strong emphasis and a vintage-leaning voice are desirable. For longer reading, it will likely be most effective in larger sizes due to its dense color.
The tone is bold and assertive with a distinctly retro, poster-like flavor. Its slanted stance and chunky slabs suggest speed and impact, reading as sporty and attention-grabbing without becoming decorative. The texture feels confident and workmanlike, suited to messaging that wants to sound strong and direct.
Designed to deliver maximum impact with a familiar slab-serif structure, combining sturdy construction with an italicized forward motion. The intention appears to be a versatile display workhorse that feels classic and robust while adding energy through its consistent slant and chunky serifs.
In text, the weight produces a dense, high-ink color that holds together well at display sizes. The numerals match the letterforms in mass and stance, keeping mixed alphanumeric settings visually consistent.