Slab Contrasted Pyno 1 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Slab' by Artegra, 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'ITC Officina Serif' by ITC, 'Metronic Slab Narrow' by Mostardesign, 'Fenomen Slab' by Signature Type Foundry, 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion, and 'JP MultiColour' by jpFonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, confident, industrial, collegiate, retro, hearty, impact, heritage feel, display strength, signage, blocky, bracketed, chunky, compact, sturdy.
A heavy slab-serif with broad, squared forms and pronounced, block-like serifs that read as tightly integrated with the stems. Curves are generously rounded (notably in C, G, O, S) while terminals and serifs remain crisp and horizontal, creating a strong, poster-ready silhouette. Counters are relatively compact and the overall rhythm is dense and stable, with clear, consistent serif treatment across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals. The lowercase shows single-storey a and g with substantial bowls, and the numerals are wide and weighty with straightforward, utilitarian construction.
Best suited for headlines, display typography, and short blocks of copy where weight and presence are an advantage. It should perform well in branding, labels/packaging, and editorial or promotional layouts that need a sturdy, vintage-leaning slab serif. For longer text, it will typically work better at larger sizes with generous leading to offset the dense texture.
The tone is assertive and no-nonsense, mixing a vintage sign-painting/woodtype flavor with a modern, industrial sturdiness. Its chunky slabs and compact counters give it a dependable, workmanlike voice that also fits classic collegiate and packaging aesthetics.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif structure, combining rounded bowls and crisp slabs to produce a strong, reliable display face. Its letterforms prioritize bold legibility and a familiar, heritage-tinged look appropriate for attention-grabbing typography.
The design favors strong horizontals and thick joins, which helps maintain clarity at large sizes and in high-impact settings. In text, the dark color and tight internal spaces create a bold, compressed texture that benefits from ample line spacing and moderate tracking.