Slab Contrasted Wiba 6 is a very bold, very wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, western, poster, retro, assertive, sturdy, attention, impact, nostalgia, stability, display, slab serifs, blocky, chunky, bracketed, ink-trap feel.
A heavy, high-impact slab serif with chunky, rectangular serifs and pronounced, slightly bracketed joins. Strokes are thick with clear contrast between dominant verticals and narrower connecting strokes, giving counters a compact, dense feel. The letterforms are wide and steady, with squared terminals, broad shoulders, and a generally geometric, blocklike construction that stays consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited to headlines and short, punchy copy where the slabs and contrast can do the work—posters, signage, labels, packaging, and bold brand marks. It also performs well for title treatments and pull quotes, especially when paired with a quieter text face for body copy.
The overall tone is bold and extroverted, with a classic American display flavor that reads as western and vintage without becoming novelty. Its mass and squared details project confidence and durability, making text feel loud, friendly, and attention-grabbing.
This design appears intended as a forceful display slab: wide proportions, big serifs, and controlled contrast aimed at maximum presence and quick recognition. The consistent, blocky rhythm suggests an emphasis on sturdy legibility and a nostalgic poster aesthetic.
At larger sizes the font’s crisp slabs and tight internal spaces create a strong black presence and clear word shapes. In dense settings, the heavy weight and compact counters can make texture feel dark, so generous tracking or larger sizes help preserve clarity.