Slab Contrasted Pibi 10 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'College Vista 34' by Casloop Studio, 'Codename FX' by Differentialtype, 'Ciutadella Slab' and 'Geogrotesque Slab' by Emtype Foundry, 'North Arena' by Slide Shoot, 'Kulturista' by Suitcase Type Foundry, and 'Octin Sports' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, sturdy, industrial, confident, retro, utilitarian, impact, readability, solidity, display, blocky, bracketed, square-serif, compact, punchy.
A heavy slab serif with broad, rectangular serifs and subtly bracketed joins that keep the forms cohesive at large sizes. Strokes are robust with only modest modulation, and terminals tend to end in crisp, squared-off cuts that reinforce a blocky silhouette. Counters are relatively compact and the curves (notably in C, G, O, and S) stay firm rather than delicate, producing a strong, poster-like rhythm. Lowercase follows the same sturdy construction with single-storey a and g and a pronounced, rectangular i dot, maintaining a consistent, workmanlike texture across words and numbers.
This font is well suited to headlines, short paragraphs, and display settings where impact and legibility are priorities. It works especially well for branding, packaging, signage, and editorial titles that benefit from a sturdy slab-serif presence and a slightly vintage, industrial flavor.
The overall tone is bold and dependable, with a classic, no-nonsense voice that reads as practical and assertive. It carries a vintage sign-painter and newspaper-headline energy—confident, slightly rugged, and meant to stand its ground rather than feel refined.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a stable slab-serif structure and a compact, consistent word texture. Its forms prioritize clarity and punch over delicacy, aiming for dependable readability in bold, attention-grabbing applications.
The serifs and shoulders create a strong horizontal emphasis, while rounded letters remain tightly controlled, helping maintain uniform color in dense settings. Numerals match the weight and squareness of the alphabet, making mixed alphanumeric lines feel consistent and emphatic.