Slab Contrasted Bere 6 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Malaga' by Emigre (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, editorial display, theatrical, retro, lively, assertive, playful, attention, impact, motion, display, personality, chunky, rounded joins, tight counters, wedge terminals, compact rhythm.
The design is a heavy, right-leaning serif with pronounced slab-like terminals and soft, rounded joins. Strokes show noticeable thick–thin modulation, and the serifs are chunky yet shaped with subtle curvature rather than being purely rectangular. Counters are relatively tight and the overall rhythm is compact, with sturdy verticals and sweeping, wedge-like entry and exit strokes that emphasize the italic flow.
Best suited to display settings where personality and weight are assets: posters, headlines, packaging, event promotion, and bold editorial callouts. It can also work well for logos and wordmarks that want a vintage or showbill flavor, especially at medium to large sizes where the shaping of the serifs and the contrast remain clear.
This typeface feels energetic and theatrical, with a confident, slightly mischievous voice. Its bold presence and consistent forward lean give it a sense of motion, making it read as lively, attention-seeking, and a bit retro.
The letterforms appear designed to deliver strong impact while retaining a distinctly italic, swinging rhythm. The combination of heavy slabs and curved, sculpted terminals suggests an intention to feel bold and characterful rather than neutral, optimized for expressive headlines and short phrases.
In text samples the italic slant and heavy weight create strong horizontal momentum, while the sculpted serifs add a distinctive, slightly Western/showcard accent. The numerals and capitals appear built to match the same sturdy, curved slab language, keeping a consistent, high-impact texture across lines.