Slab Contrasted Pyju 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Goodall' by Colophon Foundry, 'Publica Slab' by FaceType, 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype, 'Corporative Slab' by Latinotype, 'Sharp Slab' by Monotype, 'Pepi/Rudi' by Suitcase Type Foundry, and 'Museo Slab' by exljbris (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, western, collegiate, industrial, vintage, authoritative, impact, heritage, ruggedness, chunky, blocky, bracketed, square serif, robust.
A heavy, block-forward slab with broad proportions and strongly squared terminals. Serifs read as stout slabs with slight bracketing on several joins, giving the shapes a carved, stamped feel rather than a crisp geometric one. Counters are relatively compact and apertures tend to stay tight, while rounded letters remain full and circular, keeping a steady, high-impact texture in text. The lowercase is sturdy and upright with simple, sturdy constructions, and the numerals match the same chunky, sign-like weight and width.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, hero copy, posters, and bold brand marks. It also fits packaging and signage where a sturdy slab serif can signal heritage and durability, and it can work for pull quotes or section headers when a strong typographic anchor is needed.
The font conveys a rugged, confident tone with a vintage Americana and workwear sensibility. Its dense massing and blunt slabs feel assertive and dependable, with a faint poster/letterpress flavor that suggests tradition and toughness rather than refinement.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a classic slab-serif voice: broad, robust letterforms, confident slabs, and compact counters that hold together at display sizes. It aims for an unmistakably bold, traditional poster aesthetic with consistent, no-nonsense construction across letters and figures.
In continuous text the strong serifs and heavy joins create a dark, even color; the tight internal spaces mean it benefits from generous size or spacing when used for longer passages. The overall rhythm is stable and emphatic, favoring impact over delicacy.