Slab Contrasted Roba 6 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bluteau Slab' by DSType, 'FF Kievit Slab' and 'FF Milo Slab' by FontFont, 'Calanda' and 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype, 'Tabac Slab' by Suitcase Type Foundry, and 'Modum' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports, packaging, signage, western, athletic, retro, loud, sturdy, impact, heritage, visibility, ruggedness, blocky, bracketed, rounded, compact, punchy.
A heavy, block-forward slab serif with broad proportions and tightly packed counters. Strokes are largely uniform, with subtle modulation at joins and pronounced, squared slab terminals that read as slightly bracketed rather than razor-sharp. Curves are generously rounded, keeping bowls and shoulders smooth while maintaining a firm, architectural silhouette. The overall rhythm is dense and stable, with short ascenders/descenders and compact interior spaces that emphasize mass and presence in both uppercase and lowercase.
Best suited to large-scale applications where weight and silhouette do the work: headlines, posters, sports branding, product packaging, and bold signage. It can also function for short subheads or callouts where a sturdy, attention-grabbing slab serif is desired.
The tone is confident and emphatic, combining a utilitarian, industrial sturdiness with a clear retro flavor. Its chunky slabs and rounded forms evoke classic American display lettering—equal parts workwear, athletics, and storefront signage—delivering a friendly but forceful voice.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a familiar slab-serif vernacular, prioritizing strong shapes, stable baselines, and a compact, ink-heavy texture for display use.
At text sizes the tight counters and heavy joins create strong color and impact, while the bold serifs help maintain character separation and baseline structure. Numerals match the weight and width of the letters, reinforcing a consistent, poster-ready texture.