Slab Contrasted Pide 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Aachen' by ITC, 'Breakers Slab' by Kostic, 'Aachen' by Tilde, and 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, branding, robust, retro, confident, friendly, industrial, impact, readability, heritage, blocky, bracketed, compact, sturdy, punchy.
A heavy, block-leaning slab serif with broad, bracketed serifs and mostly squared terminals. Strokes are dense and steady, with subtle modulation that keeps counters open without feeling delicate. The lowercase shows a single-storey a and g, a stout vertical stress, and compact internal shapes that read clearly at display sizes. Numerals and capitals are wide-shouldered and evenly weighted, giving the design a solid, poster-like rhythm.
Best suited to headlines and short blocks of text where strong presence is desired—posters, signage, packaging, and bold brand wordmarks. It can also work for subheads or callouts in editorial layouts when a sturdy, vintage-inflected slab serif voice is needed.
The overall tone is assertive and dependable, with a distinctly retro, workhorse character. It feels bold and approachable rather than refined, evoking classic signage and mid-century print where impact and clarity matter most.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a grounded slab-serif structure, balancing sturdy shapes and open counters for readable, attention-grabbing display typography.
The face maintains strong color across lines, with short, powerful serifs that reinforce a grounded baseline. Round letters (O, C, G) stay fairly geometric while corners and joins remain blunt, contributing to a sturdy, no-nonsense texture in paragraphs and headlines.