Slab Contrasted Pive 5 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype; 'Sanchez', 'Sanchez Slab', and 'Sánchez Niu' by Latinotype; and 'Paul Slab' and 'Paul Slab Soft' by artill (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, sturdy, confident, vintage, bold, authoritative, impact, robustness, editorial punch, classic authority, blocky, bracketed, ink-trapless, compact, high-impact.
A heavy, block-forward serif with pronounced slab terminals and subtly bracketed joins that soften the corners without losing mass. Strokes are dense and even, with broad, rectangular serifs that read as firmly planted, giving the letters a squared, poster-like silhouette. Counters are moderately open for the weight, and curves (C, O, S) are round but kept tight, maintaining a compact rhythm. Numerals are robust and geometric, matching the capitals’ strong baseline and consistent, weighty presence.
Best suited to display typography where weight and presence are desirable: headlines, posters, packaging, and bold brand marks. It can also work for short subheads or callouts where a traditional, sturdy serif is needed, though the dense weight suggests avoiding long-form body text at small sizes.
The tone is assertive and dependable, with a classic workmanlike feel that hints at mid‑century printing and bold editorial headlines. Its chunky slabs and solid color create a confident, no-nonsense voice that can feel both traditional and attention-grabbing.
Designed to deliver maximum impact through a strong slab-serif structure and a compact, punchy rhythm, emphasizing stability and legibility in large sizes. The letterforms prioritize bold, print-ready shapes that hold up well in attention-driven settings.
The font’s visual color is very dark and uniform, producing strong typographic “ink” on the page. In text settings it maintains a steady rhythm, with serifs and heavy joins contributing to a distinctly editorial texture rather than a delicate, literary one.