Slab Contrasted Pyva 1 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dean Slab' by Blaze Type, 'Dharma Slab' by Dharma Type, 'Akkordeon Slab' by Emtype Foundry, 'Cowboyslang' by HVD Fonts, 'Prismatic' by Match & Kerosene, and 'Sharp Grotesk Latin' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, logotypes, western, poster, rustic, bold, attention, vintage flavor, woodtype nod, compact headlines, tuscan, bracketed, stencil-like, decorative, woodtype.
A heavy, condensed slab-serif with pronounced bracketed slabs and distinctive notched, incised detailing in joins and terminals that gives many strokes a subtly split or cut look. Stems are thick and compact, counters are relatively small, and the overall rhythm is tight with a strong vertical emphasis. Curves are robust and slightly squarish, while letters like O/Q show broad, rounded forms contained within a narrow set width. The lowercase echoes the same chunky construction with single-storey a and g and sturdy, blocky proportions; numerals are similarly weighty and compact.
Best suited to display work such as posters, headlines, storefront-style signage, event graphics, packaging, and bold logotypes where the carved slab details can be appreciated. It works particularly well in short, high-impact lines and in vintage or Western-themed designs.
The face projects a classic woodtype, frontier-era attitude—confident, attention-grabbing, and a bit rugged. Its carved details and bold slabs evoke saloon signage, vintage circus or fair posters, and other display settings where character is more important than delicacy.
Designed to deliver maximum impact with a condensed footprint while referencing traditional slab-serifs used in woodtype printing. The incised details add a crafted, cut-letter feeling that increases personality and period flavor in display typography.
The inner notches and cut-ins create strong texture at larger sizes but can visually fill in at smaller sizes, especially in dense words. Its narrow set helps long headlines fit, while the deep slabs and brackets keep the silhouette assertive and unmistakably decorative.