Slab Contrasted Imlu 6 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Dean Slab' by Blaze Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, magazine, editorial, headlines, pull quotes, scholarly, classic, assertive, literary, text emphasis, editorial voice, print readability, classic tone, bracketed, ball terminals, calligraphic, sturdy, lively.
A slanted serif with sturdy, bracketed slab-like serifs and a lively calligraphic rhythm. Strokes show clear modulation, with heavier verticals and tapered joins, producing a confident, inked texture in text. The lowercase appears relatively large against the capitals, and the italic angle is consistent and readable. Letterforms balance broad curves with squared serif endings, and several glyphs show small ball-like terminals and angled entry/exit strokes that add warmth. Figures are robust and high-contrast enough to stay crisp, with oldstyle-leaning shapes that match the italic, bookish tone.
Well-suited to long-form editorial settings such as book interiors, essays, and magazine typography where an italic with presence is needed. It also works effectively for pull quotes, subheads, and emphasis in layouts that benefit from a sturdy serif texture and a classic, print-oriented voice.
The overall tone feels literary and editorial—traditional without being fragile. It conveys authority and craft, like printed book typography or magazine typography, while the energetic italic slant adds motion and emphasis. The slabs give it a grounded, slightly muscular presence that reads as confident and dependable.
Likely designed as a robust italic serif for readable publishing work, combining slab-like serifs for stability with enough stroke modulation to feel traditional and crafted. The goal appears to be an emphasis style that remains highly legible at text sizes while carrying a distinctive, authoritative personality.
In continuous text the font creates a strong horizontal cadence from the slab serifs, while the angled stress and tapered curves keep it from feeling static. Capitals are solid and formal, and the lowercase has a conversational, slightly hand-informed character that helps emphasis styles stand out.