Slab Contrasted Pifo 4 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bluteau Slab' by DSType, 'Calanda' by Hoftype, 'Faraon' and 'Newslab' by Latinotype, 'Questa Slab' by The Questa Project, 'Kheops' by Tipo Pèpel, and 'Paul Slab' and 'Paul Slab Soft' by artill (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, assertive, retro, industrial, editorial, collegiate, impact, heritage, readability, display, blocky, sturdy, bracketed, ink-trap hint, compact.
A heavy slab-serif design with broad, square proportions and strongly supported horizontals. Serifs are thick and block-like with subtle bracketing, creating a carved, poster-ready silhouette. Curves (C, G, O, Q) are generously rounded but kept tight by the weight, while joins and counters show small notches and tight apertures that add a slightly rugged, workmanlike texture. The lowercase is robust and compact with short ascenders/descenders relative to the overall mass, and the numerals match the same bold, rectangular rhythm for consistent color in text.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, labels, and bold branding where a sturdy slab-serif presence is desired. It can also work for editorial display and pull quotes when ample size and spacing are available to maintain clarity.
The overall tone is confident and no-nonsense, with a vintage print and Americana feel. Its dense, muscular shapes read as dependable and attention-grabbing, leaning toward traditional signage and headline typography rather than delicate refinement.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif voice—combining strong, rectangular structure with slightly softened transitions for warmth. It prioritizes bold readability and a traditional print sensibility for display-forward communication.
In paragraph settings the font produces a strong, dark typographic color, with punctuation and round letters staying legible due to clear internal shapes despite tight counters. The slab terminals and squared details give it a distinct, uniform rhythm across mixed-case copy.