Slab Contrasted Gytu 6 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, logotypes, western, vintage, playful, bold, rugged, display impact, retro styling, poster type, wood-type feel, blocky, bracketed, rounded, ink-trap, soft corners.
A heavy, block-built slab serif with wide, rectangular stems and chunky, bracketed slabs that read as carved or stamped. Corners are subtly rounded and several joins show shallow notches and cut-ins that function like ink traps, giving the shapes a utilitarian, print-friendly feel. Bowls are compact and fairly geometric, counters are tight, and the overall rhythm is dense and emphatic. Numerals and capitals share the same sturdy construction, with a slightly irregular, hand-set warmth created by the small internal cuts and softened terminals.
Best used for bold headlines, posters, event graphics, and signage where its slab structure and carved details can be appreciated. It also fits packaging, badges, and logotypes that want a vintage or Western cue with high visual impact. For longer passages, it benefits from larger sizes and extra spacing to keep counters from closing up.
The tone is classic and attention-grabbing, evoking poster wood type and Old West signage while staying friendly rather than severe. Its weight and stout serifs communicate confidence and durability, with a touch of novelty that feels suited to display-led branding.
The design appears intended to reinterpret traditional slab/wood-type letterforms with a modern, high-impact silhouette, adding small cut-in details and softened corners to create character and maintain clarity in heavy display settings.
In the text sample, the strong slabs and compact counters create a dark color on the line, making the face most comfortable when given generous tracking and line spacing. The distinctive notched details become part of the texture at larger sizes and can help headings feel tactile and printed rather than purely digital.