Slab Contrasted Pytu 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cornpile' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, signage, playful, vintage, circus, western, quirky, attention, nostalgia, handmade, novelty, impact, bulky, rounded, soft corners, stamp-like, bouncy baseline.
A heavy, chunky serif design with bold slab-like terminals and a slightly irregular, hand-cut feel. Strokes are broadly even and generously weighted, with rounded joins and softened corners that keep the texture friendly rather than sharp. The outlines show subtle waviness and uneven verticals, creating a lively rhythm and a gently “wobbly” baseline across words. Counters are compact but open enough at display sizes, and the figures follow the same robust, blocky construction for strong visual consistency.
Best suited to display roles such as posters, large headlines, event graphics, brand marks, and playful packaging where its bold slabs and quirky movement can be appreciated. It can also work for short subheads or pull quotes, but the dense weight and irregularity are most effective when given room and set at larger sizes.
The overall tone is cheerful and nostalgic, evoking show posters, novelty signage, and mid-century display lettering. Its deliberate irregularity reads as handcrafted and humorous, giving headlines an energetic, attention-grabbing presence without feeling aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-impact display voice that feels handcrafted and nostalgic, combining sturdy slab-like structure with a deliberately imperfect, lively silhouette for personality-driven typography.
Letterforms lean toward wide, squat proportions in many glyphs, producing a dense, poster-like color on the page. The serif treatment is bold and simplified, functioning more as structural blocks than delicate finishing strokes, which reinforces the sturdy, cutout aesthetic in both caps and lowercase.