Slab Square Refy 6 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Quiel' by Ardyanatypes, 'Gravitica Compressed' by Ckhans Fonts, 'Daily Tabloid JNL' and 'Table Wood JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'Harsey' by Letterhend, 'Denso Serif' by Monotype, and 'Bokarms Slab' by SMZ Design (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, logos, industrial, western, assertive, retro, space saving, high impact, signage feel, retro display, condensed, blocky, slab-serif, rectilinear, ink-trap notches.
A condensed, heavy slab-serif with rectilinear construction and flat-ended terminals. Strokes are broadly uniform in weight, with squared slabs and small, angular interior cut-ins that read like ink-trap notches at joins and counters. The vertical rhythm is strong and consistent, with tight apertures and compact bowls that keep the texture dense in text. Uppercase forms feel sturdy and architectural, while the lowercase maintains the same squared, compressed logic for a cohesive, poster-ready color.
Well-suited for headlines, posters, and branding that needs a compact but forceful voice. It also fits signage and packaging where sturdy letterforms and a dense typographic color help content stand out at a distance.
The font conveys an assertive, workmanlike tone with a distinctly retro display flavor. Its compact width and blunt slabs evoke utilitarian signage and bold editorial headlines, with a subtle western/woodtype nod created by the notched details and blocky silhouettes.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space, combining bold slab structure with squared, flat terminals for a durable, sign-painter/woodtype-inspired presence.
Numerals mirror the same condensed, squared approach, producing a uniform, punchy set for counters, labels, and large-scale figures. The dense spacing and narrow forms create strong impact, but the tight counters and heavy color suggest it performs best when given room (size or tracking) in longer lines.