Slab Contrasted Pihe 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Milo Slab' by FontFont; 'Calanda', 'Cargan', and 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype; and 'Breve Slab Text' and 'Prelo Slab Pro' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, confident, rugged, retro, assertive, friendly, impact, stability, display clarity, heritage tone, blocky, bracketed, sturdy, chunky, punchy.
A heavy slab serif with compact, blocky proportions and strongly squared forms. The serifs are thick and mostly rectangular with subtle bracketing, creating a continuous, planted baseline and a robust top line. Counters are relatively tight and the curves are broadly drawn, giving round letters a dense, compact feel. Stroke modulation is modest but present, with sturdy verticals and slightly lighter connections that help keep interior shapes open at larger sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branding where a dense, high-impact texture is desirable. It can also work well on packaging and signage, especially in contexts that benefit from a sturdy, traditional slab-serif presence.
The overall tone is bold and workmanlike, with a classic, slightly vintage voice. It feels dependable and emphatic rather than delicate, projecting confidence and a touch of Americana/industrial poster energy.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum emphasis with a stable, muscular slab-serif structure, balancing broad curves with square terminals for a clear, iconic silhouette in display settings.
The numerals match the same chunky, slabbed construction and read as display-oriented, with large, dark silhouettes. Spacing in the sample text produces a strong, rhythmic texture that favors impact over airy refinement.