Slab Contrasted Pyru 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'FF Unit Slab' by FontFont, 'Breakers Slab' by Kostic, 'Dobra Slab' by Monotype, 'Fenomen Slab' by Signature Type Foundry, and 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, western, poster, rugged, playful, vintage, impact, heritage, texture, display strength, print feel, blocky, bracketed, beefy, ink-trap feel, compact.
A heavy, block-built slab serif with broad, squared forms and prominent, chunky serifs. Strokes are consistently weighty with modest modulation, and many joins show small notches and cut-ins that create an ink-trap-like ruggedness. Uppercase forms are wide and steady, while the lowercase is compact with sturdy verticals, rounded bowls, and strong slab terminals that keep a dense rhythm in text. Counters are relatively tight for the weight, giving the face a solid, stamp-like silhouette and confident presence at display sizes.
Best suited to display roles such as headlines, posters, and bold editorial callouts where its slabs and rugged detailing can read clearly. It also fits branding, labels, and packaging that aim for a vintage or workmanlike feel, and performs well in short text bursts where density and impact are desired.
The overall tone reads bold and assertive with a classic, frontier-meets-circus flavor. Its notched details and hefty slabs add a workwear, wood-type attitude that feels energetic and slightly mischievous rather than refined.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a traditional slab serif foundation, borrowing cues from wood-type and hand-printed lettering. Its notched joins and compact counters suggest a deliberate effort to add texture and preserve clarity in heavy, ink-rich settings.
Figures are large and poster-forward, with simple, emphatic shapes that match the letterforms’ squared structure. The design’s small internal cut-ins and abrupt corners give it a deliberately imperfect, tactile impression that helps prevent dark areas from clogging at heavier settings.