Slab Contrasted Osno 6 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, branding, playful, vintage, circus, friendly, chunky, attention, nostalgia, approachability, impact, bracketed, rounded, bouncy, quirky, softened.
A heavy slab-serif design with broad, rounded forms and bracketed slab terminals that read as sturdy and softened rather than sharp. Strokes show a modest but noticeable thick–thin modulation, and counters are generously open for the weight. The lowercase is compact and sturdy with short extenders, while the capitals feel wide and emphatic, giving the overall line a bouncy rhythm. Numerals are bold and simple, matching the chunky, poster-oriented texture of the letters.
Best suited to display applications where bold texture and personality are desirable: posters, headlines, event graphics, packaging, signage, and brand marks. It can work for short editorial callouts or titles, but is less appropriate for long-form reading where the heavy color may dominate.
The face conveys a lively, retro tone—equal parts carnival poster and mid‑century display—thanks to its chunky slabs, rounded joins, and slightly irregular, buoyant rhythm. It feels approachable and humorous, with a confident, attention-grabbing presence.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a friendly, nostalgic voice—combining robust slab serifs with rounded, slightly quirky proportions to create a distinctive, attention-first display texture.
In the sample text, the weight and slab terminals create strong word shapes and a dark, even color, but the playful swelling and dense forms can feel busy at smaller sizes. Its character is most apparent when set with comfortable spacing, where the rounded slabs and modulation have room to show.