Slab Normal Vipu 6 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, technical docs, packaging, labels, typewriter, industrial, utilitarian, vintage, readability, utility, compact set, typewriter flavor, robust texture, slab serif, bracketed serifs, ink-trap feel, rounded corners, compact.
A compact slab-serif design with sturdy, blocky letterforms and pronounced slab terminals. Strokes stay largely even, with only subtle modulation, and many joins show softly rounded corners that create an inked, slightly cushioned edge. Serifs are strong and often lightly bracketed, giving the shapes a grounded, mechanical rhythm. The overall texture is dense and efficient, with straightforward counters and pragmatic proportions across capitals, lowercase, and numerals.
Well suited to editorial layouts, manuals, and other text-forward applications where a compact slab serif can deliver a firm, readable texture. It also works effectively on packaging, labels, and signage that benefits from an industrial or typewriter-inspired tone. In mixed alphanumeric settings, the consistent construction supports practical, information-heavy typography.
The font conveys a workmanlike, typewriter-adjacent tone—practical, industrial, and faintly nostalgic. Its firm slabs and tight fit suggest reliability and straightforwardness, while the softened joins keep it from feeling harsh. The result reads as vintage-functional rather than decorative, with an editorial/plainspoken voice.
The design appears intended as a plainspoken slab serif that prioritizes compact efficiency and dependable readability. Its strong serifs and low-modulation strokes aim for a sturdy, utilitarian voice, while rounded joins add a subtle nod to inked or typed printing conditions. Overall, it feels built to perform as a reliable everyday slab with a lightly vintage, mechanical character.
Capitals appear tall and narrow with clear, stable bases, and the lowercase maintains a consistent, economical rhythm. Numerals follow the same sturdy construction and carry the same slabbed terminals, helping mixed-content settings look cohesive. The design favors clarity and compactness, producing a dark, even text color at larger sizes.