Slab Contrasted Wimo 6 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, western, poster, friendly, chunky, retro, impact, heritage, woodtype, blocky, bracketed, softened, heavy, sturdy.
A chunky slab-serif with broad proportions and a dense, dark color on the page. Strokes are heavy with subtly sculpted terminals, and the serifs read as thick slabs with gentle bracketing rather than sharp, hairline attachments. Counters are compact and often rounded or oval, while joins and corners are slightly softened, giving the forms a carved, sign-painterly feel. The lowercase is robust and squat, with large bowls and short extenders; the overall rhythm is tight and emphatic, optimized for impact rather than delicacy.
Best used for headlines and short display lines where its heavy slabs and wide stance can deliver instant impact. It’s well suited to posters, storefront-style signage, labels and packaging, and logo wordmarks that benefit from a traditional, Americana-leaning mood. In longer text blocks it will feel dense and dominant, so generous tracking and leading can help maintain clarity.
The face projects a bold, no-nonsense voice with a warm, nostalgic edge. Its slab structure and carved details evoke frontier and heritage signage, while the rounded interiors keep it approachable. The tone feels confident and attention-grabbing, suited to playful punchlines as well as sturdy, traditional branding.
The design appears aimed at recreating a classic woodtype/slab-sign aesthetic with modern solidity: wide, sturdy letterforms, compact counters, and decorative interior shaping that reads clearly at large sizes. The goal seems to be maximum presence and a recognizable vintage flavor without becoming overly ornate.
The uppercase shows distinctive cut-in notches and internal shaping in several letters, adding a decorative, woodtype-like character. Numerals are similarly weighty and rounded, maintaining consistent texture and presence in display settings.