Slab Contrasted Pypy 9 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Egyptian' by AVP; 'Dolmengi' by Ask Foundry; 'Kondolar' by Cadson Demak; 'Cargan', 'Orgon Slab', and 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype; 'Prelo Slab Pro' by Monotype; 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether; 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion; and 'Paul Slab Soft' by artill (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, western, collegiate, sturdy, playful, retro, impact, heritage feel, branding, display clarity, warmth, chunky, blocky, bracketed, ball terminals, rounded.
A heavy, blocky slab serif with squared, bracketed terminals and rounded internal curves. Strokes are strongly weighted with subtle modulation, giving counters a soft, inflated feel while keeping edges crisp. The design is relatively wide with generous, open apertures and large counters, supporting legibility at display sizes. Serifs are prominent and rectangular, and many joins show gentle rounding that keeps the overall texture friendly rather than mechanical. Numerals are bold and roomy, matching the letterforms’ broad proportions and confident footprint.
This font is best suited to bold headlines, posters, and attention-grabbing subheads where strong silhouettes and slab serifs can do the work. It fits sports and collegiate branding, product packaging, and signage that benefits from a sturdy, approachable voice. It can also serve in logo marks or badges where a compact, impactful texture is desired.
The tone reads assertive and classic, with a familiar Americana and collegiate poster sensibility. Its chunky slabs and rounded curves add a welcoming, slightly playful energy, making it feel more like a headline workhorse than a refined text face.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif vocabulary, balancing rugged, poster-like weight with softened curves for approachability. It aims to feel dependable and energetic, optimized for prominent display use where readability and character need to come through quickly.
The lowercase shows simplified, sturdy structures with compact details (notably in r and t) to preserve clarity under heavy weight. The overall rhythm is punchy and even, with strong silhouettes that hold up well in short words, signage-style lines, and logo-like lockups.