Slab Contrasted Pyfa 7 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Egyptian' by AVP, 'Codename FX' by Differentialtype, 'Hefring Slab' by Inhouse Type, 'DIN Next Slab' by Monotype, 'Octin Sports' by Typodermic, and 'Winner' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, signage, robust, confident, vintage, industrial, collegiate, impact, legibility, heritage, ruggedness, blocky, sturdy, bracketed, ink-trap, high-impact.
A very heavy slab serif with large, squared terminals and softly bracketed joins that give the shapes a carved, durable feel. Strokes are mostly even with gentle modulation, and the counters are relatively tight, emphasizing mass and solidity. Many interior corners show small cut-ins and notches (ink-trap-like details) that keep apertures and joints readable at weight. Proportions are compact and sturdy, with broad shoulders, firm horizontals, and a consistent, upright rhythm across caps, lowercase, and figures.
Best suited to display sizes where its dense color and slab structure can deliver impact—headlines, posters, labels, and packaging. It also fits branding contexts that want a sturdy, established voice, such as sports, outdoor, or industrial-themed identities, and short signage copy where strong silhouettes matter.
The overall tone is bold and assertive with a distinctly traditional, workmanlike character. It evokes a vintage Americana and poster-signage sensibility—straightforward, dependable, and slightly rugged—without feeling decorative or whimsical.
The design appears intended to provide maximum presence and legibility at bold weights while retaining a classic slab-serif voice. The notched interior details suggest an effort to preserve clarity in tight joints and counters when used in large, high-contrast applications like posters and branding.
The numerals match the letterforms in weight and stance, reading as strong, poster-friendly figures. The lowercase maintains the same blocky construction as the caps, helping mixed-case settings stay cohesive and punchy.