Slab Contrasted Levu 6 is a very bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Playbill EF' by Elsner+Flake, 'Playbill' by Linotype, 'Playbill SB' and 'Playbill SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Playbill' by URW Type Foundry, and 'Antique 7' by Wooden Type Fonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, branding, packaging, western, vintage, assertive, poster-ready, rugged, wood-type revival, headline impact, heritage tone, space-saving, tuscan, flared serifs, beak terminals, wedge details, angular joins.
A heavy, condensed display face with slab-like, flared serifs and pronounced wedge cut-ins that give the strokes a carved, faceted look. Stems are thick and vertical, with noticeable narrowing at joins and terminals that creates a chiseled rhythm across words. Counters are tight and geometric, and many letters show pointed, beak-like terminals and bracket-less slab endings that read as sharp rather than soft. The lowercase follows the same narrow, high-impact construction, with compact bowls and short, sturdy arms that keep texture dense and dark.
Best suited to large-scale display applications such as posters, headlines, storefront-style signage, and bold brand marks. It also fits packaging or labels that want a vintage/Western voice, where the dense texture and distinctive slabs can carry the composition without additional ornament.
The overall tone evokes 19th‑century wood type and frontier signage—bold, loud, and slightly theatrical. Its sharp slabs and angular detailing convey grit and showmanship, suggesting saloons, circus posters, and heritage branding rather than neutral text setting.
The design appears intended to reinterpret classic condensed wood-type forms with dramatic slab terminals and engraved-looking cuts, prioritizing impact and period character over neutrality. The consistent narrow footprint and strong silhouette suggest a focus on fitting emphatic headlines into limited horizontal space while maintaining a distinctive, historical feel.
In continuous lines the face builds strong vertical striping and a high-contrast silhouette, with distinctive spurs and cut-in notches adding personality at display sizes. Numerals share the same blocky, carved styling, keeping headlines and prices visually consistent.