Slab Contrasted Imdi 6 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dean Slab' by Blaze Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: magazine headlines, book covers, pull quotes, packaging, posters, editorial, vintage, confident, lively, scholarly, editorial impact, heritage voice, display clarity, energetic emphasis, bracketed serifs, angular joins, ink-trap feel, open counters, diagonal stress.
A slanted slab-serif with pronounced, bracketed serifs and crisp, slightly angular terminals. Strokes show clear thick–thin modulation that stays consistent across the set, while the italic construction introduces dynamic diagonals and a forward-driving rhythm. The letterforms feel generously proportioned with open counters and sturdy horizontals, and several joins and notches create an ink-trap-like bite that sharpens the texture in text. Numerals and capitals carry the same robust serif structure, giving the face a firm, printed presence.
Well suited to magazine or newspaper-style headlines, pull quotes, and deck copy where an editorial tone is needed. It can also anchor packaging and identity work that leans heritage or craft, and it performs strongly in posters and promotional typography where its slab serifs and contrast can carry at larger sizes.
The overall tone is editorial and assertive, pairing a classic, print-derived character with energetic movement from the italic slant. It reads as confident and slightly old-world—suggesting bookish authority—yet remains lively enough for contemporary branding when a bold, crafted voice is desired.
The design appears intended to blend sturdy slab-serif authority with the momentum of an italic, producing a face that feels both traditional and attention-grabbing. Its consistent contrast and decisive serifs suggest a focus on impactful reading at display and headline sizes, while the open shapes aim to keep text reasonably clear and engaging.
In paragraphs, the strong serifs and contrast create a dark, textured color that suits display sizes and short-to-medium runs of text. The italic angle is noticeable without becoming overly calligraphic, maintaining a structured, typographic feel rather than a script-like one.