Slab Contrasted Faro 6 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Equip Slab' and 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, logos, western, vintage, confident, playful, rugged, impact, nostalgia, sturdiness, warmth, attention, blocky, bracketed, rounded, soft corners, compact.
A heavy, block-forward slab serif with broad proportions and tightly controlled counters. Strokes are robust with subtly rounded corners and gentle bracketing into the slabs, giving the letters a softened, stamped feel rather than sharp geometry. Curves are full and weighty (notably in O/C/G), while joins and terminals stay square and decisive; the lowercase follows the same sturdy construction with short ascenders/descenders and compact apertures. Overall rhythm is dense and even, optimized for impact with clear, chunky silhouettes.
Best suited for display applications such as posters, large headlines, and signage where strong presence is needed. It also fits branding, logos, and packaging that want a vintage or Western-leaning voice, and can work for short callouts or labels where a compact, high-impact texture is desirable.
The tone reads bold and approachable with a retro, American poster sensibility. Its thick slabs and softened shaping suggest a rugged, workwear character—equal parts dependable and friendly—well suited to nostalgic and display-driven messaging.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum visual punch with a nostalgic slab-serif voice, combining sturdy, rectangular terminals with softened details for warmth. Its broad, dark letterforms prioritize immediate readability and character at display sizes.
The design’s dark color and condensed internal space favor larger sizes, where the rounded bracketing and interior shapes remain legible. Numerals match the uppercase in mass and stance, keeping a consistent, poster-like presence across mixed text.