Slab Contrasted Dyhu 6 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Basil' and 'Sybilla' by Karandash (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, retro, friendly, chunky, playful, sturdy, retro display, high impact, approachable tone, signage feel, rounded slabs, soft corners, ink-trap feel, poster-ready.
A heavy, soft-edged slab serif with broad proportions and rounded, bracketed terminals that read like cushioned blocks. Strokes are robust with subtle internal shaping and mild contrast, giving counters a compact, slightly squarish feel while keeping curves generous. The serifs are thick and blunt with smooth transitions, and many joins show a gently scooped, ink-trap-like carving that adds rhythm at large sizes. Overall spacing feels open enough for display use, with a consistent, weighty silhouette across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and short-form messaging where a bold, friendly voice is needed. It works well for packaging, signage, and branding applications that benefit from a sturdy retro flavor and strong black shapes. For longer text, it’s likely most effective in larger sizes where the rounded slabs and carved joins can be appreciated.
The letterforms project a warm, vintage confidence—bold and attention-getting without feeling harsh. Its softened slabs and rounded corners lend an approachable, slightly nostalgic tone reminiscent of mid-century signage and editorial headlines. The overall impression is hearty, personable, and upbeat.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a softened, approachable slab-serif personality. Its rounded slabs, compact counters, and subtle carved joins suggest a goal of evoking vintage display typography while maintaining a consistent, highly legible silhouette at headline sizes.
The alphabet shows strong, graphic simplification with pronounced slab feet and tops, plus compact apertures that emphasize mass. Numerals match the same chunky construction and maintain an even, poster-like color. In the sample text, the font holds together as a dense, punchy texture with clear word shapes and a distinctly display-oriented presence.