Slab Contrasted Piha 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Kievit Slab' by FontFont, 'MVB Dovetail' by MVB, 'Amasis' and 'Amasis eText' by Monotype, 'Bodoni Egyptian Pro' by Shinntype, and 'Questa Slab' by The Questa Project (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, sturdy, classic, editorial, confident, collegiate, impact, legibility, tradition, authority, printy, bracketed, blocky, ink-trap hints, rounded joins, heavy serifs.
A robust slab-serif with broad, weighty letterforms and strongly bracketed slabs that give each glyph a planted, architectural feel. Strokes are generally solid and even, with only modest modulation; curves are full and slightly squarish, and corners tend to be gently rounded rather than razor sharp. The lowercase shows compact, sturdy shapes with a single-storey “g” and a simple, vertical “j”, while capitals are wide and stately with prominent terminals. Numerals are heavy and clear, with generous interior counters and a consistent, workmanlike rhythm across the set.
Best suited to display roles where a strong, classic slab presence is desired—headlines, posters, and identity work. It also fits packaging and signage that need sturdy readability and a traditional, established tone. In longer passages it will feel heavy, but it can work for short editorial callouts or punchy subheads.
The overall tone is authoritative and traditional, projecting a dependable, institutional voice. Its heavy slabs and compact curves add a warm, vintage practicality that reads as confident rather than delicate. The style evokes familiar print and signage textures—solid, legible, and a bit no-nonsense.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic slab-serif voice with maximum solidity and clear, confident shapes. Its bracketed slabs and compact, sturdy construction suggest an emphasis on impact and dependable legibility in display typography.
Spacing in the sample text appears steady and dense in a way that supports strong word shapes, especially in bold headline settings. The slab brackets and softly rounded joins reduce harshness at large sizes and help maintain cohesion across mixed-case text.