Slab Contrasted Pimi 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gaspo Slab' by Latinotype, 'Amasis' and 'Amasis eText' by Monotype, 'Eksja' by Protimient, and 'Bodoni Egyptian Pro' by Shinntype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, vintage, sturdy, friendly, editorial, impact, readability, heritage, chunky, bracketed, ball terminals, soft corners, compact.
A heavy slab-serif design with broad, square-ended strokes and clearly bracketed serifs that soften the joins. Curves are full and slightly condensed in their counters, while horizontals and slabs read wide and steady, producing a strong baseline. The lowercase shows a compact, robust build with single-storey forms (notably the a and g) and occasional ball terminals, adding a rounded, human touch to the otherwise blocky structure. Overall spacing feels purposeful and headline-oriented, with a dense color and clear, rhythmic silhouettes.
Best suited to display sizes where its heavy slabs and dense color can do the work—headlines, poster typography, logos/wordmarks, packaging labels, and storefront or wayfinding text. It can also support short editorial subheads and pull quotes when a strong, classic print feel is desired.
The tone is bold and self-assured, with a nostalgic, print-forward character reminiscent of posters, newspapers, and classic signage. Its chunky slabs and rounded details balance authority with approachability, giving it a friendly vintage voice rather than a sharp, modern one.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a traditional slab-serif voice: sturdy, readable, and attention-grabbing. By mixing confident, blocky proportions with softened brackets and occasional rounded terminals, it aims to feel both authoritative and approachable in branding and display settings.
Numerals are stout and highly legible, matching the font’s strong vertical emphasis and wide slabs. The uppercase carries a stately, poster-like presence, while the lowercase introduces more warmth through rounded bowls and terminal details, helping longer lines keep a readable texture.