Slab Contrasted Pibe 11 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'FS Silas Slab' by Fontsmith, 'Modum' by The Northern Block, 'Lev Serif' by TypeFaith Fonts, 'Paul Slab Soft' by artill, and 'Eigerdals Slab' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, assertive, vintage, industrial, collegiate, friendly, impact, retro appeal, sturdy readability, signage tone, slab serif, blocky, bracketed serifs, rounded joins, ink-trap feel.
A heavy, blocky slab serif with broad proportions and compact counters. The serifs read as thick, mostly bracketed slabs with softened corners, giving the letters a sturdy, molded look rather than a sharp, chiseled one. Curves (C, G, O, S) are full and rounded, while terminals and joints show subtle squaring and slight notch-like shaping that helps prevent dark clumping at large weights. Overall spacing and rhythm favor strong vertical presence and clear word shapes in display sizes.
Best suited to headlines and short display copy where weight and presence are an advantage—posters, branding marks, product packaging, and signage. It also works well for pull quotes or section headers when a bold, vintage-leaning slab serif texture is desired.
The tone is confident and workmanlike, with a distinctly retro, poster-ready character. Its chunky slabs and softened details suggest Americana/collegiate signage and print-era advertising, balancing toughness with an approachable warmth.
Designed to deliver maximum impact with a robust slab-serif structure while maintaining readability through softened transitions and restrained interior shaping. The overall intention appears to be a dependable, attention-grabbing display face that evokes traditional print and signage aesthetics.
Numerals are stout and highly legible with wide forms and strong horizontal stress, matching the caps’ mass. The lowercase keeps a sturdy, single-storey feel in key shapes (notably the 'g'), reinforcing a pragmatic, headline-oriented voice.