Slab Contrasted Pyvu 5 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Egyptienne' by Linotype, 'Egyptienne SB' and 'Egyptienne SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Helium Serial' by SoftMaker, 'TS Helium' by TypeShop Collection, and 'Egyptian ExtraBold Condensed' by Wooden Type Fonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, western, poster, industrial, sturdy, nostalgic, impact, space-saving, retro feel, display clarity, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap, compressed, high-impact.
A compact, heavy slab-serif design with chunky, bracketed terminals and a distinctly squared-off silhouette. Strokes are thick with modest internal modulation, and many joins show small notches/ink-trap-like cut-ins that sharpen counters and help separate strokes at display sizes. The overall rhythm is tight and vertically emphasized, with strong rectangular slabs on uppercase and a similarly weighty, compact lowercase; round letters are slightly squashed with robust bowls and minimal delicacy. Numerals match the dense color and include bulbous curves and firm slab endings, keeping the texture consistently dark and assertive.
Best suited to headlines, short slogans, and large-format statements where a strong, compact voice is needed. It works well for posters, signage, labels, and brand marks that benefit from a vintage-industrial or Western-tinged slab-serif presence.
The tone reads bold and workmanlike, with a classic, old-poster flavor that can feel Western or vintage-commercial depending on context. Its dense color and squared serifs project authority and toughness, leaning more toward headline drama than subtlety.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space, combining sturdy slab serifs with subtle cut-ins that maintain clarity in heavy strokes. Its consistent, blocky construction suggests a focus on display typography that feels traditional, tough, and attention-grabbing.
In the sample text the dense weight creates a near-solid typographic block, while the notched joins and generous counters keep letters distinguishable. The compressed proportions amplify impact but also tighten word shapes, making careful tracking and generous leading useful in longer lines.