Slab Contrasted Pyvy 2 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dean Slab' by Blaze Type, 'Prenton RP' by BluHead Studio, 'Gotham' by Hoefler & Co., 'Leitura Headline' by Monotype, 'Oxford Press' by Set Sail Studios, 'LFT Etica' and 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether, and 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, logotypes, western, vintage, bold, rugged, poster, impact, heritage, display, rustic theme, compact set, blocky, bracketed, chunky, compact, ink-trap feel.
A dense, heavy slab-serif with compact proportions and strongly squared forms. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, with sturdy slab terminals that read as slightly bracketed and cut with crisp, straight joins. Counters are tight and the overall rhythm is punchy and insistent; many curves (like C, G, S, and 0) feel carved and slightly compressed rather than freely rounded. Lowercase shows a traditional serif structure with a robust, newspaper-display feel, including a two-storey g and strong vertical stress, while figures are stout and highly legible at headline sizes.
Best suited to display settings where impact is the priority: posters, event titles, storefront-style signage, and bold packaging callouts. It also works well for Western-inspired branding, retro labels, and logo wordmarks that need a sturdy, traditional slab-serif presence.
The font projects a vintage, workmanlike tone that recalls wood type, frontier posters, and old newspaper headlines. Its weight and compactness create an assertive, no-nonsense voice that feels sturdy, rustic, and attention-grabbing.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in a compact footprint, using heavy slabs and carved curves to evoke historical display typography. It prioritizes bold silhouette and thematic character over lightness or extended text comfort.
At larger sizes the squared-off curves and tight counters give it a slightly “cut” or stamped texture, reinforcing a woodtype/letterpress impression. The strong serifs and heavy joins can build dark texture in long lines, making spacing and size choices especially important for readability.