Slab Contrasted Piho 14 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Intermedial Slab' by Blaze Type, 'Archer' by Hoefler & Co., 'Cyntho Next Slab' by Mint Type, 'Alumina' by Rafaeiro Typeiro, and 'Lev Serif' by TypeFaith Fonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, industrial, retro, assertive, workwear, editorial, impact, durability, readability, vintage flavor, slab-serif, blocky, chunky, sturdy, ink-trap.
A heavy, block-forward slab serif with broad proportions and confident, squared-off terminals. Serifs read as thick brackets and flat slabs, keeping a consistent, sturdy footprint across the alphabet. Curves are generously rounded but contained, giving bowls and counters a compact, punchy look, while joins show subtle notching that helps separate strokes at display sizes. The lowercase features a single-storey “a” and “g,” a compact “e,” and a robust “t,” maintaining an even rhythm with solid verticals and stable horizontals.
Best suited for headlines, titles, and short blocks of copy where impact is the priority. It fits well in posters, product packaging, badges/labels, and brand marks that benefit from a sturdy slab-serif voice, and it can hold up in signage where strong letterforms aid readability at a distance.
The tone is bold and no-nonsense, evoking classic print and workwear typography with a slightly vintage, poster-like presence. It feels dependable and emphatic, suited to messages that need to land with authority rather than delicacy.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum presence with a traditional slab-serif structure—favoring bold silhouettes, steady rhythm, and durable shapes that reproduce clearly in print and on-screen at larger sizes.
The numerals are thick and highly legible with strong silhouettes, matching the blunt, energetic character of the letters. Uppercase forms stay compact and weighty, producing dense word shapes that work best with generous spacing and ample line height.