Slab Contrasted Piju 4 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Miura Slab' by DSType, 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype, 'Sánchez Niu' by Latinotype, 'Weekly' by Los Andes, 'Egyptian Slate' and 'Prelo Slab Pro' by Monotype, and 'Exo Slab Pro' by Polimateria (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, mastheads, industrial, editorial, heritage, sturdy, authoritative, impact, readability, print voice, stability, slab serif, blocky, bracketed, soft corners, ink-trap feel.
A heavy slab-serif design with broad, blocky proportions and compact, firmly planted serifs. Strokes read mostly even, with subtle modulation and gently rounded joins that keep the texture from feeling brittle. The serifs are thick and slightly bracketed, and terminals tend to finish squarely, producing a strong horizontal emphasis. Counters are generous for the weight, and the overall rhythm is steady and high-impact, especially in uppercase and numerals.
Best suited to display sizes where its strong slabs and dense color can carry a layout—headlines, posters, mastheads, and branding. It can also work for short bursts of text (subheads, pull quotes, labels) when a sturdy, traditional voice is desired.
The face communicates a confident, workmanlike tone with a touch of traditional print character. Its chunky slabs and solid color feel dependable and authoritative, leaning toward classic editorial and signage aesthetics rather than delicate refinement.
Likely designed to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif voice: strong horizontals, stable letterforms, and a print-forward texture that stays readable while projecting authority.
Uppercase forms feel particularly substantial, while the lowercase maintains a readable, straightforward construction suited to long words. Numerals match the bold, grounded feel and sit comfortably alongside caps in display settings.