Slab Contrasted Osbu 6 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'FF Marselis Slab' by FontFont, 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Sybilla Multiverse' by Karandash, 'PF Centro Slab Press' by Parachute, and 'Bommer Slab' and 'Bommer Slab Rounded' by dooType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, western, vintage, editorial, industrial, confident, high impact, retro signage, bold readability, title emphasis, bracketed, blocky, sturdy, soft corners, ink-trap hint.
A heavy, wide slab serif with strongly bracketed, rectangular serifs and a compact, high-impact color on the page. Strokes show noticeable modulation, with rounded joins and slightly softened corners that keep the boldness from feeling rigid. Counters are relatively small and tight, and the lowercase maintains a tall presence with broad, stable proportions. Numerals and capitals are similarly weighty and square-shouldered, creating a consistent, poster-ready rhythm across text and display sizes.
This face is well suited to headlines, large editorial titles, posters, and bold brand marks where a sturdy slab-serif voice is needed. It also fits packaging and signage that benefit from a retro, block-printed feel and strong readability at larger sizes.
The overall tone feels assertive and workmanlike with a distinctly vintage, American-style display flavor. Its chunky slabs and broad stance evoke old signage and headline typography, while the rounded shaping adds approachability and warmth. The result is confident and attention-grabbing rather than delicate or formal.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif structure, blending stout, sign-painter-like serifs with controlled contrast for a lively, traditional display presence. It aims to project solidity and character while staying legible in bold, condensed blocks of copy.
In the sample text, spacing and letterfit read dense and punchy, emphasizing dark mass and strong word shapes. The design’s bracketed slabs and rounded terminals help maintain clarity in large headlines, while the tight counters suggest it will look best with generous line spacing or at sizes where interior shapes can breathe.