Slab Contrasted Pira 5 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, labels, signage, industrial, rugged, confident, utility, retro, impact, typewriter feel, structure, bold branding, blocky, bracketed, chunky, compact, sturdy.
A heavy, monospaced slab-serif with broad proportions and stout, rectangular terminals. Strokes read largely even in weight, with subtle shaping at joins and bracketed slab serifs that add a carved, mechanical feel rather than a purely geometric one. Counters are relatively tight and the overall rhythm is dense and regular, producing strong color in text. The lowercase shows a tall x-height and simplified forms, while figures are bold and sturdy, matching the typewriter-like spacing.
Well-suited to bold headlines, poster typography, and branding moments that need a sturdy, industrial voice. It also fits packaging, labels, and signage where a monospaced, slab-serif look reinforces utility and structure, and where strong ink color helps text stand out.
The font projects a no-nonsense, workmanlike tone—tough, direct, and slightly retro. Its strong slabs and steady monospaced cadence evoke utilitarian lettering, industrial labeling, and classic typewriter output, giving text an assertive, dependable presence.
The design appears intended to combine monospaced discipline with emphatic slab serifs for maximum presence. It aims for a practical, typewriter-inspired aesthetic with durable shapes that hold up in bold settings and create a consistent, grid-aligned rhythm.
In the sample text, the dense texture and heavy slabs create high visual impact at display sizes, while the uniform character widths maintain a strict grid-like rhythm. The overall impression is consistent and robust, prioritizing solidity and punch over delicacy.