Slab Contrasted Isgi 6 is a very bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Rama Slab' by Dharma Type, 'Handmade Roman JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'Lehmann Egyptian' by ParaType, 'Outlaw' by TypeArt Foundry, and 'Antique Two' and 'Clarendon Jordan' by Wooden Type Fonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, mastheads, signage, industrial, editorial, western, assertive, retro, impact, condensation, ruggedness, headline strength, vintage flavor, blocky, condensed, slabbed, bracketed, high-impact.
A condensed slab-serif with heavy stems and compact proportions, built on a sturdy vertical rhythm. Serifs are prominent and mostly rectangular with slight bracketing, giving terminals a chiseled, poster-like finish. Counters are relatively tight and openings are restrained, emphasizing a dense texture in text. Stroke contrast is noticeable but controlled, with sturdy horizontals and thickened joins that keep the color dark and even at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines and short display copy where a dense, punchy texture is desirable. It works well for posters, mastheads, labels, and packaging that benefit from a condensed footprint and bold, slab-serif authority. In longer passages it will read as intense and tightly packed, making it most effective for emphasis rather than extended body text.
The overall tone is forceful and utilitarian, with a vintage advertising feel that can read as both editorial and workwear-industrial. Its narrow stance and emphatic slabs lend a confident, no-nonsense voice suited to attention-grabbing messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a narrow width, combining strong slab serifs with a controlled, contrasted stroke structure. It targets display typography that needs a rugged, vintage-leaning presence while maintaining consistent rhythm across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
In the sample text, the font creates a strong, continuous black banding across lines, with clear vertical emphasis and compact spacing. Numerals and capitals match the condensed, blocky construction, supporting a consistent headline system. The shapes feel engineered for impact rather than delicacy, with a deliberate, poster-oriented ruggedness.