Slab Contrasted Pike 1 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Irpin Type' by Aronetiv; 'Archer' by Hoefler & Co.; 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype; 'Glance Slab' by Identity Letters; 'Faraon', 'Newslab', and 'Prêt-à-porter' by Latinotype; and 'Kheops' by Tipo Pèpel (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports branding, assertive, retro, editorial, collegiate, industrial, impact, heritage feel, signage strength, editorial punch, blocky, bracketed, sturdy, ink-trap hint, compact counters.
A heavy, block-forward serif with slab-like, strongly bracketed serifs and a compact, muscular build. Strokes are broadly even with only modest modulation, creating dense, dark typographic color and a steady rhythm in text. Curves are rounded but controlled, with tight internal counters and crisp terminals that keep the shapes from feeling soft despite the weight. The lowercase is robust and readable, with a single-storey “a” and sturdy verticals, while capitals feel broad and architectural with square shoulders and confident joins.
Best suited to headlines, short editorial callouts, posters, and bold brand marks where a sturdy slab presence is desirable. It can also work for packaging and signage-style applications, and for sports or collegiate-inspired branding where strong shapes and confident serifs help carry impact at a distance.
The overall tone is bold and no-nonsense, with a vintage print and collegiate-signage flavor. It reads as dependable and authoritative, leaning toward an old-school, workmanlike confidence rather than elegance.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch with a classic slab-serif voice—prioritizing solidity, readability at large sizes, and a nostalgic print sensibility. Its broad proportions and strong serif structure aim to create immediate emphasis while maintaining a familiar, text-rooted letterform language.
In display sizes the wide, bracketed slabs and tight counters create a strong, poster-ready presence; in longer lines the dense color and narrow apertures can feel intense, favoring generous tracking and leading. Numerals match the weight and sturdiness of the letters, supporting attention-grabbing figures in headlines and labels.