Slab Contrasted Vaja 6 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Malaga' by Emigre, 'FF More' by FontFont, and 'TheSerif' by LucasFonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, editorial, branding, sturdy, traditional, authoritative, rugged, impact, readability, print texture, heritage tone, stability, bracketed, blocky, ink-trap feel, open counters, firm baseline.
This typeface is a robust slab serif with broad, bracketed serifs and a strong, steady vertical rhythm. Strokes show clear modulation, with heavier verticals and comparatively lighter connecting strokes, and terminals that end in squared, confident slabs. Curves are full and slightly flattened at joins, giving letters a compact, blocky silhouette; counters remain fairly open for the weight. The lowercase features a single-storey “a” and “g”, a pronounced beak on “r”, and generally wide, stable forms; numerals are sturdy and old-style in feel, with noticeable individuality across figures.
It performs especially well in headlines, pull quotes, posters, and book-cover typography where a strong serif voice is desired. The sturdy shapes and open counters also make it viable for short to medium passages in editorial layouts, particularly when a traditional, impactful texture is preferred.
The overall tone is confident and workmanlike, combining a classic print sensibility with a rugged, no-nonsense presence. It reads as traditional and authoritative, suited to settings where weight and clarity should feel grounded rather than delicate or refined.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic slab-serif voice with a forceful, print-forward texture—balancing clear modulation and bracketed slabs to stay readable while projecting strength. Its letterforms prioritize durability and presence, suggesting use in display-driven typography that still benefits from familiar, text-rooted proportions.
Spacing appears generous for the weight, helping the heavy slabs avoid clogging in text. The serifs and shoulders create a slightly compressed, punchy texture that emphasizes horizontal structure, while maintaining good differentiation between similar shapes (e.g., I/l/1 and O/0 in the shown forms).