Slab Contrasted Piva 11 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Publica Slab' by FaceType, 'Nomos Slab' by Identity Letters, and 'Pepi/Rudi' and 'Tabac Slab' by Suitcase Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, editorial display, authoritative, collegiate, rugged, retro, industrial, impact, authority, heritage, visibility, sturdiness, blocky, bracketed, sturdy, compact, punchy.
A heavy, block-built slab serif with pronounced, squared serifs and subtly bracketed joins that soften the corners without losing mass. Strokes are consistently thick with only modest modulation, producing dense counters and a strong, even rhythm. Capitals are broad and commanding, while the lowercase maintains a solid, workmanlike texture with compact apertures and sturdy terminals. Overall spacing reads firm and slightly tight in text, reinforcing the font’s weight and presence.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and branding where strong impact and a classic slab-serif authority are desired. It works well for sports or collegiate-style identities, labels and packaging that need a sturdy, heritage feel, and editorial display settings where dense, punchy typographic color is an asset.
The tone is assertive and no-nonsense, with a vintage, poster-like character that feels institutional and dependable. Its chunky slabs and compressed internal space give it a rugged, utility-driven voice—confident, a bit tough, and distinctly traditional rather than delicate or modernist.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a traditional slab-serif framework—emphasizing bold silhouettes, strong horizontals, and a stable, grounded stance. It aims for clear, attention-grabbing display performance while retaining a familiar, institutional voice.
The numerals match the letters in heft and footprint, staying highly legible at display sizes. The design favors bold silhouettes over airy interior shapes, which helps impact on headlines but can thicken quickly in long passages or small sizes.