Slab Contrasted Pyju 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Nomos Slab' by Identity Letters, 'Choplin' by René Bieder, and 'Pepi/Rudi' and 'Tabac Slab' by Suitcase Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, confident, retro, industrial, collegiate, sturdy, impact, durability, heritage, display authority, signage clarity, blocky, compact, bracketed, ink-trap feel, punchy.
A heavy, block-based slab serif with broad proportions and compact internal counters. Strokes stay largely even, with thick, rectangular terminals and pronounced slab serifs that read as slightly bracketed in places, giving the joins a subtly softened, carved look. Curves (C, G, O, Q) are round but weighty, while straights (E, F, H, N) are rigid and architectural; diagonals (V, W, X, Y) keep strong, chunky intersections. The lowercase is robust and sturdy, with single-storey forms (a, g) and relatively short extenders, producing dense, dark word shapes at text sizes. Numerals are similarly massive and legible, with simplified geometry and small counters that hold up in display use.
Best suited to large sizes where its dense color and slab structure can project authority—headlines, posters, storefront or wayfinding signage, and bold packaging statements. It also fits sports and collegiate-style branding, labels, and editorial display where a strong, vintage-leaning slab serif is needed.
The overall tone is bold and unapologetic, combining a traditional slab-serif backbone with a poster-ready, workmanlike presence. It evokes vintage signage and athletic or institutional lettering, delivering a straightforward, dependable voice that feels tough, practical, and slightly nostalgic.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum presence and durability: a no-nonsense slab serif optimized for impact, clear silhouettes, and a traditional-yet-industrial flavor that remains readable under heavy weight.
The rhythm is emphatic and compact, prioritizing impact over airiness; spacing appears tuned for solid blocks of text in headlines. The sturdy slabs and squared-off details create strong horizontal emphasis, and the tight apertures/counters amplify the sense of weight and authority.