Slab Contrasted Pyfo 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Sánchez Niu' by Latinotype, 'Peckham' by Los Andes, 'Gambero' by Typoforge Studio, 'Paul Slab Soft' by artill, and 'Coltan Gea' by deFharo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, confident, robust, retro, editorial, friendly, impact, readability, print flavor, brand voice, stability, slab serif, bracketed serifs, blocky, ink-trap hints, soft corners.
A heavy slab serif with compact, sturdy proportions and strongly bracketed rectangular serifs. Strokes are broadly even but show subtle modulation at joins, giving counters a slightly carved, printed feel. Curves are full and rounded (notably in C, O, and lower-case bowls), while terminals and slabs remain squared, creating a consistent block-and-curve rhythm. Spacing reads generous for the weight, and the lowercase maintains clear forms with single-storey a and g, a deep-descending p and q, and sturdy, rectangular stems throughout.
Best suited for short-form display work where strong typographic color is desired—headlines, posters, packaging, and signage. It can also work for bold editorial applications such as section headers, pull quotes, and branding systems that benefit from a sturdy slab-serif voice.
The overall tone is bold and dependable, with a vintage, poster-like presence that still feels approachable. Its chunky slabs and rounded bowls suggest a classic print and signage heritage, conveying confidence and warmth rather than sharp formality.
Designed to deliver maximum impact with a stable, print-forward slab-serif structure, balancing squared serifs and sturdy stems with rounded bowls for readability and friendliness. The forms prioritize strong presence and consistent rhythm in display settings.
At text sizes the dense color produces strong emphasis and clear word shapes, while the pronounced serifs and rounded interiors keep it from feeling purely geometric. Numerals are stout and highly legible, matching the letterforms’ blocky, bracketed structure.