Slab Contrasted Beko 6 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Linotype Authentic Sans', 'Linotype Authentic Serif', 'Linotype Authentic Small Serif', and 'Linotype Authentic Stencil' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, editorial display, sporty, retro, assertive, industrial, editorial, attention, impact, momentum, ruggedness, headline clarity, slab serif, oblique, blocky, bracketed, compact counters.
A very heavy, oblique slab serif with broad proportions and sturdy, rectangular slabs. Strokes show noticeable contrast for a display face, with thick verticals and comparatively lighter joins and curves, while serifs read as bold, slightly bracketed terminals rather than hairline details. Counters are compact and the overall rhythm is punchy and dense, with rounded letters (like O and Q) staying robust and strongly weighted. The design maintains consistent, squared-off shaping across caps, lowercase, and numerals, producing a cohesive, poster-like texture in text.
Best suited for short, prominent settings where strong impact is needed—headlines, poster titles, signage, and brand marks with an energetic, retro-leaning voice. It also works well for packaging and editorial display typography where a dense, high-ink presence can anchor a layout.
The tone is confident and energetic, blending a vintage headline feel with a utilitarian, workmanlike toughness. Its slanted stance adds motion and urgency, giving it a sporty, attention-grabbing voice that feels made for impact rather than quiet reading.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display slab that combines sturdy, industrial serifs with an oblique, forward-leaning momentum. It prioritizes recognizability and punch at larger sizes, delivering a bold, confident texture in both uppercase and mixed-case settings.
In the text sample, the heavy weight and tight interior spaces create a dark typographic color, especially in longer lines, while the italic angle keeps the overall block from feeling static. Numerals match the letterforms in heft and curvature, supporting bold, cohesive headline setting.