Slab Contrasted Pivy 6 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bluteau Slab' by DSType, 'FF Milo Slab' by FontFont, 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Egyptian Slate' and 'Prelo Slab Pro' by Monotype, and 'Paul Slab' and 'Paul Slab Soft' by artill (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, assertive, heritage, industrial, editorial, collegiate, impact, stability, tradition, readability, branding, blocky, sturdy, bracketed, ink-trap hints, compact counters.
A heavy, slab-serif design with squared proportions, broad letterforms, and stout, rectangular serifs. Strokes stay largely even, with subtle modulation and softened joins that keep the mass from feeling brittle. Counters are relatively compact and apertures are moderately tight, creating dense word shapes, while terminals and serifs read as firm and stable. The lowercase follows a robust, workmanlike construction with single-storey forms where expected and a straightforward, no-nonsense rhythm across text.
Best suited to headlines, short passages, and display typography where solid presence and stability are needed. It works well for posters, sports or institutional branding, packaging, and signage that benefits from bold, slab-serif authority. For longer text, it’s most effective when generous spacing and leading are available to offset its dense color.
The overall tone is confident and traditional, with a strong “printed” presence that recalls sign lettering and sturdy editorial display. Its weight and slabs give it a grounded, authoritative voice, while the rounded inner shapes add a hint of warmth and approachability. The vibe leans classic and pragmatic rather than refined or delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a traditional slab-serif voice—sturdy, legible at large sizes, and visually anchored. It prioritizes strong silhouettes and consistent weight to produce dependable, attention-forward typography in branding and display contexts.
In setting, the font creates dark, high-impact texture with minimal sparkle, emphasizing blocks of tone over fine detail. The numerals match the capitals in heft and presence, supporting bold, attention-grabbing typographic hierarchies.