Slab Contrasted Hopu 6 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Oso Sans' and 'Oso Serif' by Adobe, 'FF Marselis Slab' by FontFont, 'Polyphonic' by Monotype, 'Directa Serif' by Outras Fontes, and 'Bree Serif' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports identity, packaging, retro, athletic, confident, playful, loud, impact, motion, nostalgia, attention, bracketed, soft corners, bouncy, punchy, display.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad, compact forms and strongly bracketed serifs that read as sturdy blocks rather than hairlines. Strokes show a clear but not extreme contrast, with rounded joins and slightly softened terminals that keep the weight from feeling rigid. Counters are fairly tight and the overall color is dense, while curves (notably in C, G, S, and the numerals) stay smooth and well-supported by thick stems. The rhythm is energetic: letters appear subtly varied in footprint and spacing, giving the face a lively, slightly “bouncy” texture in text.
Best suited to display settings where impact matters: headlines, posters, covers, and bold branding. It can work well for sports or event identities, product packaging, and attention-grabbing signage, especially when set with generous tracking or ample line spacing to keep the dark texture from closing in.
The tone is bold and extroverted, combining a vintage print feel with a sporty, headline-forward attitude. It suggests confidence and motion—more marquee and team-poster than quiet editorial—while the rounded bracketing adds a friendly, approachable edge.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with an italicized sense of forward motion, pairing classic slab-serif structure with softened bracketing for a more contemporary, approachable display voice.
In the sample text, the strong slanted silhouette and dense weight create a pronounced word shape that favors short bursts of copy. Numerals match the letterforms with similarly heavy, rounded construction and prominent slabs, reinforcing the robust, poster-like presence.