Slab Contrasted Pydu 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Egyptian' by AVP, 'Artegra Slab' by Artegra, 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'Fox Boating Strokes' by Fox7, and 'Fenomen Slab' by Signature Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, packaging, sports branding, western, vintage, rugged, bold, playful, display impact, vintage signage, rugged emphasis, nostalgic tone, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap feel, soft corners, heavy serifs.
A heavy, blocky slab serif with pronounced, squared serifs and subtly rounded outer corners. Strokes are dense and low-contrast, producing a compact, poster-like color on the page, while internal counters stay relatively open for the weight. Several joins and terminals show small notch-like cut-ins that create an ink-trap-adjacent texture, adding crispness to the silhouettes at display sizes. The lowercase is sturdy and straightforward, with single-storey forms and a simple, readable rhythm, and the numerals match the same chunky, grounded construction.
Well-suited to posters, big headlines, labels, and packaging where a strong, high-impact slab serif is needed. It can also work for logos and team or event branding that benefits from a rugged, vintage voice, especially in short lines and display settings.
The overall tone feels old-school and workmanlike, with a frontier/woodtype flavor and a friendly, slightly comic robustness. Its chunky serifs and notched details give it a handcrafted, stamped character that reads as confident and a bit nostalgic rather than refined.
The design appears intended to evoke classic bold slab display lettering—reminiscent of printed signage and woodtype—while maintaining straightforward, sturdy letterforms for clear reading at display sizes. The notched joins and heavy slabs seem aimed at adding character and bite without sacrificing overall solidity.
In text blocks the weight creates strong emphasis and a dark, even texture, so it tends to perform best with generous spacing and at larger sizes. The distinctive notches and slab terminals become a defining feature in headings and short phrases where the shapes can be appreciated.