Slab Contrasted Seho 6 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Oso Serif' by Adobe, 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Breve Slab Text' and 'Polyphonic' by Monotype, 'PF Centro Slab Press' by Parachute, 'Eurotech Pro' by RMU, and 'Bommer Slab' and 'Bommer Slab Rounded' by dooType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, sturdy, confident, vintage, friendly, assertive, impact, stability, nostalgia, approachability, display strength, bracketed, blocky, rounded, ink-trap feel, compact.
A heavy slab-serif design with broad, bracketed serifs and rounded corners that soften the otherwise blocky construction. Strokes show clear but not extreme contrast, with thick verticals and slightly lighter joins, producing a sturdy texture in text. Counters are relatively tight and the curves (notably in C, G, O, S) are generously rounded, while terminals and serifs read as squared and supportive. Lowercase forms are robust and compact, with a single-storey a and g and a pronounced, weighty rhythm across words.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and signage where a strong, high-impact slab voice is desired. It can also work for branding marks and short blocks of display text, especially when you want a traditional, workhorse feel with friendly rounding. For longer passages, it benefits from larger sizes and comfortable tracking to keep the heavy texture from closing in.
The overall tone is bold and dependable with a warm, old-style practicality. Its softened slabs and rounded shaping give it an approachable, slightly nostalgic flavor, while the mass and contrast keep it confident and attention-grabbing. It suggests traditional print craft and sturdy signage rather than delicate editorial refinement.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic slab-serif authority with softened geometry for approachability. It prioritizes bold presence, stable letterforms, and a punchy, print-like texture that reads immediately in display settings.
In the sample text, the dense color and short internal spaces create a strong headline presence and a chunky, emphatic paragraph texture. Wide serifs and firm horizontals help maintain stability at large sizes, while the compact apertures and heavy joins can make small-size setting feel busy without generous spacing.