Slab Contrasted Pipu 8 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gold' by FontMesa, 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype, 'Glance Slab' by Identity Letters, 'Faraon' by Latinotype, 'Egyptian Slate' by Monotype, and 'Kheops' by Tipo Pèpel (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, industrial, editorial, assertive, retro, rugged, impact, authority, sturdiness, print feel, clarity, chunky, bracketed, blocky, sturdy, high-impact.
A heavy, rectangular slab serif with compact curves and pronounced, bracketed joins into the serifs. Strokes stay broadly consistent, with only subtle modulation, creating a dense, poster-like texture. The letterforms are wide-set and firmly built, with squared terminals, broad crossbars, and sturdy counters that remain open even at this weight. Lowercase forms lean toward single-storey constructions (notably the “g”), with a straightforward, workmanlike rhythm and strong baseline presence.
Best suited to headlines, title treatments, and display typography where strong slab serifs can anchor the layout. It also fits branding, packaging, and signage that benefit from an assertive, traditional-meets-industrial voice. In longer passages it will read as dense and emphatic, working best where high impact is desired over light, airy texture.
The overall tone is confident and no-nonsense, combining a traditional newspaper/letterpress feel with an industrial solidity. Its blunt slabs and tight, weighty forms project authority and practicality, reading as bold, dependable, and slightly retro.
Designed to deliver maximum visual weight and sturdy readability with classic slab-serif cues. The emphasis appears to be on bold presence, consistent structure, and a dependable, print-forward character for attention-grabbing display settings.
The numerals and capitals carry an especially strong, blocky silhouette suited to large sizes, while the lowercase retains clear differentiation for short words and headings. The serif treatment is consistent and prominent across the set, helping maintain a structured, grid-like color in text.