Slab Contrasted Pyba 6 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'FF Marselis Slab' by FontFont, 'Cargan' and 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype, 'DIN Next Slab' and 'Prelo Slab Pro' by Monotype, 'PF Centro Slab Press' by Parachute, and 'Posterizer KG' by Posterizer KG (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports branding, packaging, signage, industrial, collegiate, confident, retro, sturdy, impact, durability, heritage display, headline clarity, branding strength, blocky, compact, bracketed, ink-trap feel, high impact.
A heavy slab-serif with compact, block-like construction and strongly emphasized rectangular serifs. Strokes are broadly even with only modest modulation, and many joins show small notches and recessed corners that read like ink-trap detailing at this weight. Counters are tight but clear, with round letters kept fairly geometric and squared-off at terminals. The lowercase is robust and wide-set, with single-storey forms where applicable and a generally sturdy rhythm that stays consistent from text to caps and numerals.
Best suited for headlines, posters, signage, and packaging where a compact, high-impact slab can carry attention from a distance. It also fits sports and collegiate-style branding, labels, and short blocks of display copy where strong texture and sturdy letterforms are desirable.
The overall tone is bold, practical, and assertive, evoking workwear labeling, athletic lettering, and classic poster typography. Its squared slabs and chiseled joins give it a confident, no-nonsense presence that feels both vintage and utilitarian.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact and durability with a classic slab-serif voice—pairing chunky slabs and tight counters with practical corner cut-ins to preserve clarity at heavy weights. It aims for a familiar, heritage display look that remains legible and consistent across capitals, lowercase, and numerals.
In the sample text the dense color and tight interior spaces create strong word shapes and a distinctly “printed” texture. The squared terminals and pronounced slabs hold up well in large settings, while the notch-like details help keep joins from clogging as the weight increases.