Slab Contrasted Oslu 6 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Egyptian' by AVP, 'Fairplex' by Emigre, 'Belarin' by Hazztype, 'Pueblo' by Monotype, 'Directa Serif' by Outras Fontes, and 'Adelle' and 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, mastheads, confident, vintage, editorial, robust, western, impact, nostalgia, stability, readability, display strength, bracketed, chunky, ink-trap feel, high-ink, compact.
A very heavy slab serif with broad, square-ended strokes and clearly bracketed serifs that soften the joins. The forms are built from sturdy vertical stems and rounded bowls, with modest, noticeable contrast that reads more as shaping than delicacy. Curves are generously filled in and apertures tend to be tight, giving the face a dense, high-ink texture. Lowercase shows a compact rhythm with short extenders and a sturdy, single-storey feel where applicable, while caps are wide-shouldered and stable. Numerals are bold and blocky, designed to hold their shape at display sizes.
Best suited for headlines and short blocks of text where its dense weight and slab serifs can anchor a layout. It works well for posters, packaging, and signage that needs an old-school, emphatic voice, and it can serve as a strong masthead or section-heading face in editorial design.
The overall tone is assertive and workmanlike, with a nostalgic, poster-era flavor. It evokes traditional print—headlines, handbills, and signage—while staying straightforward and legible. The weight and slab structure give it a confident, no-nonsense presence.
Likely designed as a bold, attention-grabbing slab serif that combines sturdy, readable letterforms with a traditional, print-forward personality. The emphasis appears to be on strong typographic color, clear silhouettes, and a classic display presence.
The heavy joins and tight counters create strong color on the page, especially in longer lines of text, where it reads as a dark, compact texture. Bracketed serifs and rounded terminals keep the mass from feeling overly rigid, adding a slightly friendly, crafted character.