Slab Contrasted Piti 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Equip Slab', 'Foro', and 'Foro Rounded' by Hoftype; 'Newslab' by Latinotype; 'Egyptian Slate' by Monotype; 'Tabac Slab' by Suitcase Type Foundry; and 'Kheops' by Tipo Pèpel (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, logos, packaging, confident, western, collegiate, vintage, robust, impact, heritage, branding, blocky, sturdy, chunky, bracketed, friendly.
A heavy, block-forward slab serif with broad proportions and compact counters. The serifs are thick and squared with subtle bracketing that softens the joins, while the overall stroke treatment stays largely uniform for a dense, poster-ready texture. Rounds (C, O, S) are full and slightly squared off, and the lowercase shows a sturdy, readable rhythm with a single-storey a and g and prominent dots on i and j. Numerals follow the same chunky construction, with open shapes and clear silhouettes at display sizes.
Best suited to big, attention-getting applications such as headlines, posters, storefront or wayfinding signage, and bold brand marks. It can also work well on packaging and labels where a sturdy, heritage-flavored presence is desirable and text is set at large sizes.
The face projects a confident, no-nonsense tone with a distinctly vintage, American vernacular feel. Its bold slabs and squared geometry evoke workwear, signage, and collegiate or team branding, while the rounded corners keep it approachable rather than severe.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a familiar, heritage slab-serif voice—pairing thick, squared serifs and broad letterforms for strong visibility and an assertive, classic display character.
Spacing appears generous for a display slab, helping maintain clarity despite the heavy weight. The sample text shows an even color across lines, with strong word shapes and a consistent, muscular cadence that favors headlines over long reading.