Slab Contrasted Pyvu 2 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Hefring Slab' by Inhouse Type, 'Egyptienne' by Linotype, 'Ganges Slab' by ROHH, 'Egyptienne SB' and 'Egyptienne SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Mreyboll' by Twinletter (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, logotypes, western, circus, poster, vintage, rugged, attention, nostalgia, impact, character, chunky, blocky, bracketed, softened, ink-trap.
A heavy, compact slab serif with broad, rectangular proportions and strongly bracketed serifs. Strokes stay mostly uniform, with subtle rounding and notched shaping at joins that gives counters a slightly carved, ink-trap feel. The uppercase is squat and assertive, while the lowercase shows sturdy, simplified forms with a single-storey “a” and robust terminals. Numerals are bold and bulbous, built for impact rather than finesse, and overall spacing and rhythm favor dense, poster-like color.
Best suited to display applications such as posters, headlines, bold brand marks, event graphics, and signage where high-impact letterforms are needed. It can also work for short packaging phrases and labels, but its dense weight and distinctive slabs make it less ideal for long-form reading at small sizes.
The face reads loud, confident, and showman-like, evoking playbills and frontier signage. Its chunky slabs and softened corners add a friendly toughness—more barnstorming and theatrical than corporate or neutral.
Likely drawn to deliver a bold, attention-grabbing slab serif with a nostalgic, sign-painting flavor—prioritizing strong silhouettes, sturdy structure, and characterful interior shaping for memorable display typography.
The design relies on strong silhouette and interior shaping: counters are kept generous for the weight, and several letters show distinctive cut-ins and squared-off terminals that enhance recognition at display sizes. It performs best when allowed to set big, where its sculpted details and serifs remain clear.