Slab Contrasted Robe 6 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'FF Kievit Slab' and 'FF Marselis Slab' by FontFont, 'Calanda' by Hoftype, 'Sybilla Multiverse' by Karandash, 'Adagio Slab' by Machalski, 'Open Serif' by Matteson Typographics, 'PF Centro Slab Press' by Parachute, and 'Modum' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, robust, confident, industrial, vintage, impact, sturdiness, retro display, authority, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap feel, poster-friendly, sturdy.
A very heavy slab serif with broad, bracketed serifs and compact, rectangular counters that create a dense, punchy texture. Strokes are largely even, with subtle modulation and softened joins that keep the shapes from feeling purely geometric. Terminals are square and decisive, and the letterforms favor wide shoulders and blunt curves, producing a strong horizontal emphasis. The lowercase is sturdy and compact, with short extenders and a restrained, workmanlike rhythm; numerals are similarly weighty and high-impact.
Best suited for headlines and short bursts of copy where its dense weight and prominent slabs can command attention. It works well in branding, packaging, and signage that benefit from a sturdy, traditional voice, and can add authority to editorial titles or pull quotes when set with generous spacing.
The overall tone is bold and no-nonsense, with a classic, industrial sturdiness that reads as dependable and assertive. It carries a vintage, print-forward energy—more utilitarian than elegant—suited to messaging that wants to feel strong and grounded.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif silhouette, balancing blunt, rectangular structure with slight softening at joins for readability. Its heavy serifs and compact counters suggest a focus on strong, print-like presence for display and branding contexts.
At text sizes the heavy color and tight internal spaces can reduce openness, while at display sizes the bracketed slabs and squared-off details become a defining character feature. The design maintains consistent weight across caps, lowercase, and figures, reinforcing a cohesive, poster-ready presence.