Slab Contrasted Piji 2 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'MartiniThai Neue Slab V2' by Deltatype; 'Cargan' and 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype; 'Weekly' by Los Andes; 'Amasis', 'Amasis eText', and 'Prelo Slab Pro' by Monotype; and 'PF Centro Slab Pro' by Parachute (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, sturdy, friendly, retro, editorial, confident, impact, readability, heritage tone, headline strength, stability, chunky, blocky, bracketed, soft-cornered, high-ink.
A heavy, bracketed slab-serif with broad proportions and a compact, emphatic rhythm. Strokes are mostly even with subtle modulation, and the slabs read as thick and squared-off, often softened by small curves at joins. Counters are relatively open for the weight, with rounded bowls (notably in C, O, and lowercase o) and sturdy, rectangular terminals. Uppercase forms feel stable and poster-like, while the lowercase shows robust, readable silhouettes with short ascenders/descenders and a solid, workmanlike texture in paragraphs.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, labels, and brand marks where a strong, stable serif voice is desired. It can also work for short-to-medium blocks of copy when you want a dense, impactful texture, especially in editorial callouts, pull quotes, and signage that benefits from high presence.
The overall tone is assertive and dependable, with a warm, slightly vintage flavor. Its chunky slabs and broad stance create an approachable authority—more convivial than formal—suited to messaging that wants to feel strong, grounded, and human.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold slab-serif voice that stays readable while projecting solidity and approachability. By combining broad proportions, thick bracketed serifs, and generous, rounded counters, it aims for a classic, print-forward feel with contemporary punch.
In text, the weight and wide set produce a dark, even color that holds attention, with clear word shapes and sturdy punctuation. The numerals are similarly bold and rounded, matching the letterforms’ substantial presence and giving figures a billboard-friendly clarity.