Slab Contrasted Pigy 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Egyptian' by AVP, 'FF Marselis Slab' by FontFont, 'Siseriff' by Linotype, 'DIN Next Slab' by Monotype, and 'Fenomen Slab' by Signature Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, packaging, signage, sturdy, confident, vintage, friendly, authoritative, impact, readability, heritage, display, blocky, bracketed, rounded, heavy, compact.
A heavy slab-serif with broad, rectangular serifs and softly bracketed joins that keep the forms from feeling overly rigid. Strokes are robust with only subtle modulation, producing a dense, even color on the page. Counters are moderately open for the weight, and curves (C, G, O, S) are full and rounded, while terminals and serifs stay blunt and squared. Proportions skew slightly wide and sturdy in the capitals, and the lowercase maintains a pragmatic, workmanlike rhythm; figures are bold and built to hold up at display sizes.
Best suited for headlines, subheads, and short blocks of text where a strong, traditional voice is desired. It can work well in editorial layouts, branding, packaging, and signage that benefits from a sturdy slab-serif imprint and high contrast against the page.
The overall tone is solid and self-assured, with a classic, print-forward character that reads as both dependable and approachable. Its slab structure evokes heritage signage and editorial gravitas while the rounded shaping keeps it from feeling harsh or overly formal.
Designed to deliver maximum impact with a stable, classic slab-serif silhouette and a warm, slightly softened geometry. The emphasis appears to be on bold clarity and a confident typographic voice that remains readable and cohesive in prominent settings.
The face presents a strong baseline presence and high impact in paragraphs, with clear, emphatic serifs that create a pronounced horizontal rhythm. The bold weight makes internal details tight in a few letters, but the shapes remain legible and consistent, especially in headline and poster contexts.