Slab Contrasted Subi 6 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Askan' by Hoftype; 'Siseriff' by Linotype; 'Amasis', 'Egyptian Slate', and 'Polyphonic' by Monotype; 'PF Centro Slab Pro' by Parachute; and 'Engel New' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, assertive, industrial, retro, collegiate, editorial, impact, authority, heritage, display, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap hints, compact apertures, heavy serifs.
A heavy, wide slab serif with sturdy, block-like proportions and clearly defined, bracketed slabs. Strokes show noticeable contrast, with thick verticals and slightly lighter joins, producing a crisp, poster-friendly rhythm. Counters are relatively compact and apertures tend to be tight, while terminals and slab ends are square and emphatic, creating a strong baseline and headline presence. The lowercase follows the same robust construction with rounded bowls kept tight and a consistent, workmanlike texture across words.
Best suited to display work where weight and presence are desired: headlines, posters, and attention-grabbing editorial titles. It also fits packaging and label design, bold signage, and logo wordmarks that want a solid, traditional slab-serif voice. For longer passages, it will perform most comfortably at larger sizes with generous spacing to maintain clarity.
The overall tone is bold and commanding with a utilitarian, vintage-leaning character. It reads as confident and authoritative, evoking traditional print, signage, and varsity/heritage branding rather than delicate or minimalist design.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif structure—wide, sturdy forms, prominent bracketed slabs, and a consistent, high-ink texture. It prioritizes strong recognition and authority in display contexts while retaining enough internal shaping and contrast to keep large text from feeling monotonously rigid.
In text settings the dense color and strong slabs create a pronounced horizontal emphasis, helping short phrases feel grounded and impactful. The letterforms keep a consistent, no-nonsense geometry that favors punch over airiness, especially at smaller sizes where counters and openings appear more compressed.