Slab Contrasted Piha 10 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Kievit Slab' by FontFont and 'TheSerif' by LucasFonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, confident, assertive, dependable, traditional, impact, headline, stability, clarity, authority, blocky, sturdy, dense, square-serifed, bracket-minimal.
A heavy slab-serif design with broad proportions and a compact, powerful silhouette. Strokes are largely uniform with modest modulation, and the serifs are square-shouldered and firmly attached, giving a blocky, grounded rhythm. Curves are full and rounded while terminals stay crisp, producing strong word shapes and a steady texture in paragraphs at larger sizes.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, posters, packaging, and branding where a strong, anchored voice is needed. It can also work for pull quotes and masthead-style applications, and for short blocks of display copy where its dense texture and sturdy serifs help maintain presence.
This typeface conveys a confident, assertive tone with a sturdy, workmanlike presence. Its dense weight and broad stance read as dependable and emphatic, with a faintly traditional, editorial flavor that feels at home in bold statements and attention-grabbing copy.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact and stability through thick stems, broad letterforms, and robust slab serifs. It prioritizes strong silhouettes and clear structure over delicacy, aiming for commanding readability in short bursts of text.
The numerals and capitals share the same hefty, squared-off construction, reinforcing a consistent, architectural feel across the set. In the sample text, spacing and rhythm support a solid, punchy reading experience, especially at display sizes where the slabs and broad proportions become a defining feature.