Slab Contrasted Pyre 6 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Egyptian' by AVP, 'Dolmengi' by Ask Foundry, 'Boton' by Berthold, 'FF DIN Slab' and 'FF Marselis Slab' by FontFont, 'Glypha' by Linotype, 'DIN Next Slab' by Monotype, 'Fenomen Slab' by Signature Type Foundry, and 'Typewriter' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, sports, hearty, assertive, retro, workwear, friendly, impact, durability, heritage, readability, blocky, bracketed, chunky, robust, rounded.
A heavy slab-serif design with broad, squared forms and strongly bracketed serifs that read as sturdy blocks rather than delicate terminals. Strokes show noticeable modulation, with rounded joins and softened corners that keep the mass from feeling rigid. Counters are compact and apertures are relatively tight, producing a dense, poster-ready texture. The lowercase is substantial and weighty, with short, stout extenders and a consistent, rhythmically repeating slab structure across the alphabet and figures.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and large-format messaging where strong typographic color is desirable. It also works well for packaging, badges, labels, and signage that benefit from a sturdy, traditional slab-serif voice. The compact, weighty rhythm can lend impact to editorial display, team or event branding, and retro-themed identity work.
The overall tone feels bold and dependable, with a vintage, workmanlike character that suggests signage, packaging, and display typography from print-era Americana. Its warmth comes from the rounded transitions and bracketed serifs, while the sheer weight and compact counters give it a confident, attention-grabbing presence.
Likely designed to deliver maximum impact with a solid slab-serif structure while retaining approachability through bracketed serifs and rounded transitions. The combination of dense counters, stout proportions, and consistent slab detailing suggests an emphasis on reliable readability and a classic, printed-signage feel in display contexts.
The numerals are built with the same block-and-slab logic as the letters, maintaining strong color and legibility at large sizes. In text settings the font creates a dark, even typographic color, best suited to short lines and emphatic headlines rather than airy, light layouts.