Slab Contrasted Pity 15 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bluteau Slab' and 'Miura Slab' by DSType, 'Clab' by Eko Bimantara, 'Hefring Slab' by Inhouse Type, 'Prelo Slab Pro' by Monotype, and 'Quadon' by René Bieder (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, rugged, assertive, american, industrial, confident, impact, stability, retro poster, strong readability, signage feel, blocky, chunky, bracketed, rounded, compact.
A heavy slab serif with chunky, squared-off bracketing and broadly rounded outer curves. Strokes are stout and largely even, with thick, rectangular serifs that read clearly at display sizes and give the letters a planted, stable base. Counters are relatively tight and the joins feel dense, producing a compact, impactful texture; lowercase forms stay straightforward with sturdy terminals and minimal finesse. Numerals match the weight and footprint, maintaining the same blunt, poster-ready geometry.
Best suited to large-scale typography such as headlines, posters, packaging labels, and bold brand marks where weight and slab presence can carry the message. It can also work for short callouts and signage-style applications, especially when a sturdy, vintage-leaning voice is desired.
The overall tone is bold and no-nonsense, with a rugged, workwear character that evokes vintage posters and utilitarian signage. Its thick slabs and dense rhythm give it an assertive, grounded voice that feels confident and slightly nostalgic rather than delicate or refined.
Designed to deliver maximum impact and stability through thick slab serifs, compact counters, and a strong, uniform color on the page. The emphasis appears to be on readability at display sizes and an unmistakably robust, traditional poster aesthetic.
The face maintains strong visual consistency across caps, lowercase, and figures, with short-looking ascenders/descenders and a tight internal spacing feel that amplifies its punch. Curves are generously rounded while corners and terminals stay blunt, creating a clear mix of softness and solidity.