Slab Contrasted Pihu 9 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Egyptian' by AVP, 'Bluteau Slab' by DSType, 'FF Milo Slab' by FontFont, 'Calanda' and 'Cargan' by Hoftype, and 'Prelo Slab Pro' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, branding, western, vintage, sturdy, confident, friendly, impact, nostalgia, ruggedness, warmth, bracketed, blocky, soft corners, ink-trap hint, compact bowls.
A heavy slab serif with broad proportions, dense color, and chunky, bracketed serifs. Strokes are mostly even, with only modest modulation, producing a stable rhythm and strong horizontal presence. Curves are generously rounded and slightly squared-off at joins, while terminals and corners feel softened rather than razor sharp. The lowercase shows sturdy, compact counters and a robust baseline, with a single-storey “a” and a single-storey “g” contributing to an approachable, workmanlike texture. Numerals match the weight and width of the letters, reading as solid, poster-ready figures.
Best suited to display applications such as posters, headlines, storefront-style signage, labels, and packaging where weight and presence are assets. It can also work for bold brand marks and editorial section headers, particularly when a vintage or rugged impression is desired.
The overall tone is bold and dependable with a nostalgic, Americana-leaning flavor. It communicates strength and straightforwardness, but the rounded details keep it from feeling severe, giving it a friendly, hand-tooled warmth suited to classic signage aesthetics.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif voice, combining broad, sturdy forms with softened curves for warmth and legibility. It prioritizes strong silhouette and headline authority while retaining a slightly nostalgic, sign-painting-adjacent character.
In text, the thick slabs and tight internal spaces create a strong, dark typographic color that favors larger sizes. The wide set and emphatic serifs make short words and titles feel especially impactful, while long paragraphs can look heavy without generous size and spacing.