Slab Contrasted Pive 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'Calanda' by Hoftype, 'Modum' by The Northern Block, and 'Paul Slab' and 'Paul Slab Soft' by artill (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, sturdy, confident, retro, industrial, collegiate, impact, heritage, attention, display, blocky, bracketed, heavy, compact, ink-trap hints.
A heavy slab-serif with broad proportions and a compact, forceful rhythm. Strokes are strongly weighted with only modest modulation, and the slab serifs read as thick, squared terminals with slight bracketing in places, giving joins a carved, pressed look. Counters are relatively tight and round forms (C, O, Q, e) feel full and robust, while verticals dominate the texture. The lowercase shows a sturdy, workmanlike construction with a single-storey g, a simple r, and a substantial t; punctuation is not shown, but the numerals appear bold and block-like with clear silhouettes.
Best suited to display contexts where weight and presence matter: editorial headlines, posters, badges, and brand marks. It can also work for short blocks of marketing copy or labels when a bold, traditional slab-serif voice is desired.
The overall tone is assertive and dependable, with a vintage, print-forward character. It suggests signage, headlines, and messaging meant to feel solid, traditional, and attention-grabbing rather than delicate or refined.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif voice—prioritizing bold, legible silhouettes and a confident, vintage-leaning texture that reads well in large-scale applications.
In text, the dense color and strong serifs create a pronounced horizontal banding that can feel poster-like at larger sizes. The wide set and heavy weight emphasize impact, while the simplified, sturdy lowercase keeps the style consistent across mixed-case settings.