Slab Contrasted Pyje 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Bourgeois Slab' by Barnbrook Fonts, 'Paverify' by Esintype, and 'Atletico' by artill (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, assertive, industrial, collegiate, retro, sturdy, impact, sturdiness, heritage, legibility, presence, blocky, slabbed, bracketed, compact, high-impact.
A heavy, block-structured slab serif with broad proportions and a dense, dark color on the page. Strokes are largely monolinear, with thick, rectangular slabs and subtle bracket-like joins that soften some internal corners. Counters are relatively small and mostly squared-off, giving letters a compact, stamped feel, while terminals end decisively with straight cuts and squared shoulders. The lowercase shows a tall x-height and chunky forms (notably in a, e, g, and s), maintaining the same weighty rhythm as the uppercase; numerals are similarly robust and geometric.
Best suited to large-scale display use such as headlines, posters, signage, and bold packaging where a solid, authoritative texture is desirable. It also fits sports-themed and heritage-inspired branding, especially when paired with simple supporting typography.
The overall tone is forceful and workmanlike, leaning toward vintage signage and classic varsity or poster lettering. Its bold slabs and compact counters convey confidence and a straightforward, no-nonsense presence.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with sturdy slab serifs and compact, squared counters, balancing a utilitarian, industrial sturdiness with a retro display sensibility for attention-grabbing typography.
In text settings the weight produces strong word shapes but can feel tight in the interiors at smaller sizes due to the closed apertures and reduced counter space. The design reads especially well when given breathing room, where the squared geometry and slab details can register clearly.