Slab Contrasted Pysa 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'Dobra Slab' by Monotype, 'PTL Qugard Slab' by Primetype, and 'Bommer Slab' and 'Bommer Slab Rounded' by dooType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, sturdy, retro, assertive, friendly, poster-like, impact, heritage feel, headline clarity, brand voice, blocky, chunky, bracketed, ink-trap hints, high-impact.
A heavy, slab-serif display face with wide, rectangular serifs and softly rounded joins that keep the mass from feeling rigid. Stems are thick and confident, with moderate stroke contrast and compact counters that create a dark, even typographic color. Serifs are pronounced and mostly squared-off, often with slight bracketing and small notches that add a carved, workmanlike texture. Curves (C, G, O, S) are generous and smooth, while horizontals and terminals stay blunt and architectural, producing a clear, block-forward rhythm.
Best suited to headlines, short subheads, and display settings where strong texture and high presence are desired. It works well for packaging, labels, and brand marks that want a vintage-meets-industrial feel, and for signage or editorial titling where the heavy slabs can hold attention at a glance.
The overall tone is bold and no-nonsense, with a vintage, print-era presence that feels both dependable and a bit playful. Its chunky slabs and rounded shaping evoke classic posters, packaging, and headline typography where impact and character matter more than delicacy.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with classic slab-serif cues—thick strokes, emphatic serifs, and compact counters—while retaining friendly readability through rounded curves and subtly softened joins.
Uppercase forms read especially strong and sign-like, while the lowercase maintains the same weight and solidity, giving mixed-case settings a compact, punchy texture. Numerals are similarly robust and built for visibility, with simple shapes that match the face’s squared terminals and sturdy proportions.