Slab Contrasted Piju 3 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype, 'Corporative Slab' and 'Sánchez Niu' by Latinotype, and 'Weekly' by Los Andes (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, editorial, industrial, collegiate, poster-ready, retro, impact, clarity, sturdiness, heritage, slabbed, blocky, sturdy, bracketed, ink-trappy.
A heavy, slab-serif design with broad proportions, sturdy rectangular stems, and pronounced slab terminals. Serifs are generally bracketed with a slightly softened transition into the main strokes, and many joins show subtle notch-like ink traps that help keep counters open at display sizes. Curves (C, O, S) are round and full, with compact apertures and a consistent, low-contrast stroke rhythm. The lowercase mixes single-story forms (a, g) with compact bowls and short, sturdy arms, producing a dense, even texture in text. Numerals are robust and wide, with the 0, 8, and 9 showing generous inner counters and strong, squared-off finishing.
Best suited to headlines and display typography where its slabs and broad forms can deliver strong presence—posters, packaging, labels, and signage. It can also work for short editorial runs such as section headers, pull quotes, and masthead-style treatments where a sturdy, traditional voice is desirable.
The overall tone is assertive and workmanlike, leaning toward classic editorial and signage aesthetics. Its weight and slab structure communicate reliability and impact, with a faint vintage/collegiate flavor that feels familiar and authoritative.
The design appears intended to provide high-impact slab-serif typography that stays legible under heavy weight, using broad proportions and slightly notched joins to preserve clarity while maintaining a solid, authoritative texture.
Spacing appears on the generous side for such a heavy style, which helps prevent dark clumping in all-caps and headline settings. The shapes favor stability over delicacy: terminals and serifs read as engineered, and round letters maintain a consistent, steady rhythm rather than calligraphic variation.