Slab Contrasted Pigi 5 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Weekly' by Los Andes and 'Kondolarge' by TypeK (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, confident, retro, sturdy, friendly, punchy, impact, heritage, readability, warmth, visibility, bracketed, blocky, softened, rounded, compact.
A heavy, slab-serif design with broad proportions, thick stems, and firmly bracketed serifs that read as rectangular but gently softened at the corners. Curves are full and rounded, counters are moderately open, and the joins and terminals feel robust rather than sharp, giving the face a dense, poster-like color. The rhythm is steady and upright, with a consistent weight through most strokes and only mild modulation where curves meet stems. Overall spacing looks generous enough to keep the bold shapes from clogging, especially in the sample text.
Best suited to display settings where mass and clarity are assets—headlines, posters, signage, and bold brand marks. It can also work for short bursts of editorial text such as pull quotes or subheads, where its dense color adds emphasis without requiring tight tracking.
The tone is assertive and dependable with a retro, editorial warmth. Its chunky slabs and rounded details project a friendly solidity—more inviting than austere—while still feeling authoritative and attention-grabbing. The overall impression leans toward vintage Americana and classic print display rather than sleek modern minimalism.
The design appears intended to deliver strong readability at large sizes while evoking classic slab-serif heritage. It aims for impact and character—using heavy slabs, rounded shaping, and stable proportions to create a bold, approachable voice for branding and prominent typographic messaging.
The uppercase shows strong, stable silhouettes with prominent serifs, while the lowercase maintains the same sturdy voice with rounded bowls and a substantial presence. Numerals appear equally weighty and built for visibility, matching the face’s blocky, high-impact texture in text lines.