Slab Contrasted Pibo 11 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Egyptian' by AVP; 'Cargan' and 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype; 'Amasis', 'Amasis eText', 'Nitida Headline', and 'Prelo Slab Pro' by Monotype; and 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, robust, retro, editorial, industrial, impact, readability, heritage, authority, clarity, blocky, sturdy, bracketed, compact, ink-trap hints.
A heavy, block-forward serif with slabby, bracketed terminals and strongly weighted horizontals that read as solid “platforms.” Curves are broad and full, with generous bowls and minimal modulation, giving the letters a dense, even color. The serifs are square-shouldered and consistent, while joins and inner corners show subtle notching that helps counters stay open at this weight. Uppercase forms are wide and commanding; lowercase is similarly sturdy with round, large counters and short, blunt terminals. Figures are bold and stable, matching the letterforms’ rectangular rhythm.
Best suited to headlines, mastheads, posters, and bold branding where a compact, high-impact serif texture is desired. It can also work for short pull quotes and packaging copy when set with comfortable leading to avoid crowding from the heavy slabs.
The overall tone is assertive and workmanlike, with a distinctly retro editorial presence—part newspaper headline, part vintage signage. Its chunky slabs and steady rhythm project reliability and impact, leaning more pragmatic than delicate.
Designed to deliver maximum presence with a sturdy slab-serif voice, balancing blunt geometry with slight bracketing to keep forms readable at very heavy weights. The details suggest an intention to preserve clarity in tight, high-ink scenarios while maintaining a classic, editorially familiar silhouette.
Spacing appears built for display: the heavy serifs and broad shapes create a strong horizontal cadence, and the font maintains legibility in dense settings thanks to open apertures and counters. The texture is visually consistent across capitals, lowercase, and numerals, making mixed-case compositions feel cohesive.