Slab Contrasted Piha 11 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bluteau Slab' by DSType, 'Brix Slab' by HVD Fonts, 'Calanda' and 'Capita' by Hoftype, 'Weekly' by Los Andes, 'Ni Slab' by Monotype, and 'Modum' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, sports branding, western, collegiate, industrial, vintage, sturdy, impact, tradition, authority, blocky, bracketed, heavy serifs, compact counters, punchy.
A robust slab serif with heavy, squared-off serifs and clearly bracketed joins that give the shapes a carved, anchored feel. Strokes are thick with limited modulation, and the letterforms stay fairly open and readable despite compact internal counters. Terminals are mostly flat and decisive, with strong horizontal presence; curves (O, C, G) are broad and firm, and the overall rhythm is steady and blocklike. Numerals follow the same sturdy construction, with simple, emphatic silhouettes that hold up at display sizes.
Best suited to display settings such as posters, headlines, storefront signage, and bold packaging where strong silhouettes and a grounded texture are desired. It can also work well for sports or collegiate-style branding and labels that benefit from an assertive, traditional slab-serif voice.
The tone is confident and workmanlike, evoking classic American poster typography—part varsity, part frontier, part shop-sign utilitarian. Its weight and squared serifs project durability and straightforwardness rather than delicacy, making it feel authoritative and bold in messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through heavy slab serifs and sturdy proportions, prioritizing a classic, poster-ready presence. Its shapes balance simple construction with subtle bracketing to keep large text engaging and readable.
In the sample text, the heavy slabs and tight counters create dense word shapes that read best with comfortable tracking and generous line spacing. The uppercase has a particularly commanding presence, while the lowercase maintains the same chunky, slab-driven personality without becoming overly ornate.