Slab Normal Ahko 6 is a light, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Rama Slab' by Dharma Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, editorial, signage, condensed, industrial, refined, space saving, clarity, editorial utility, structured tone, slab serif, monolinear, high-waisted, vertical, compact.
A condensed slab serif with a strongly vertical stance and compact internal spacing. Strokes read mostly monolinear, with crisp, squared terminals and small blocky serifs that give the design a sturdy baseline and clear word shape. Counters are narrow and elongated, and the proportions emphasize height over width, producing a tight, rhythmic texture in text. Letterforms keep details restrained and consistent, with minimal modulation and clean joins that prioritize clarity at small sizes.
Works well for headlines, subheads, captions, and posters where a compact width is helpful without losing a serifed voice. It also suits packaging and labels that need a structured, no-nonsense feel, and can perform in editorial layouts that benefit from a tight, high-density typographic color.
The overall tone feels utilitarian and editorial: efficient, orderly, and slightly industrial, but with enough refinement to stay elegant rather than harsh. Its tall, compressed proportions create a sense of urgency and density that suits information-forward typography and space-conscious layouts.
The design appears intended to deliver a practical, condensed slab-serif voice: sturdy terminals for legibility, restrained detailing for consistency, and a tall, efficient silhouette for fitting more text into limited horizontal space. It aims for a dependable, workmanlike presence that still reads as polished in display settings.
In running text, the narrow set and vertical stress create a strong columnar color, especially noticeable in repeated stems (n, m, h). Numerals follow the same condensed logic and appear designed to align cleanly in tabular or headline contexts where space is limited.