Slab Contrasted Fagu 6 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Egyptian Slate' by Monotype, 'Gintona Slab' by Sudtipos, and 'Clinto Slab' by XdCreative (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, logotypes, packaging, western, poster, varsity, retro, punchy, impact, nostalgia, branding, legibility, blocky, bracketed, heavy, sturdy, rounded.
A heavy, block-constructed slab serif with pronounced, squared serifs and clear bracketing where strokes meet. Forms are wide and generously proportioned, with a large x-height and compact counters that stay open enough at display sizes. Stroke endings are crisp and flat, while curves (C, O, S, a, e) are broadly rounded, creating a sturdy, high-impact rhythm. The design shows noticeable contrast between the main stems and the slab terminals, with a consistent, upright posture across caps, lowercase, and figures.
Best suited to display typography such as headlines, posters, and signage where its thick slabs and wide proportions can project. It also works well for logos, labels, and packaging that benefit from a classic, sturdy voice and strong shelf presence. For longer passages, it will typically need larger sizing and generous spacing to avoid a heavy, crowded texture.
The overall tone feels bold and extroverted, evoking classic American display lettering—part western wood-type, part varsity/athletic signage. It reads as confident and slightly nostalgic, with a friendly solidity rather than a sharp, modern severity.
This design appears intended as a high-impact slab serif for attention-grabbing display work, balancing industrial sturdiness with nostalgic, show-card personality. The wide stance, large x-height, and emphatic serifs suggest a goal of immediate legibility and strong brand presence in short lines of text.
In the sample text, the dense weight and strong slab terminals create a dark color on the page, making it most comfortable at headline sizes with ample leading. Numerals match the letterforms in weight and presence, supporting impactful number-forward layouts.