Slab Contrasted Pypa 6 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Boton' by Berthold, 'FF Marselis Slab' by FontFont, 'Wild Bounty' by Glowtype, 'Cargan' and 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype, 'DIN Next Slab' and 'Prelo Slab Pro' by Monotype, and 'PF Centro Slab Press' by Parachute (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, signage, western, vintage, friendly, bold, poster, impact, nostalgia, headline, bracketed, chunky, rounded, blocky, sturdy.
A heavy, slab-serif design with broad proportions, compact counters, and strongly bracketed, block-like serifs. Strokes are robust and largely even, with subtle flare at joins and squared terminals that read as carved rather than sharp. The lowercase is sturdy and compact, with single-storey forms (notably the ‘a’) and a pronounced, weighty rhythm that keeps word shapes dense. Numerals are wide and monolithic, matching the type’s thick serifs and solid, high-ink presence.
Best suited to display settings where impact and personality matter—posters, headlines, product packaging, logos, and storefront-style signage. It also works well for short editorial callouts or section titles where a vintage, robust voice is desired, while long-form body text may feel dense due to the heavy weight and compact counters.
The overall tone is assertive and nostalgic, evoking classic display printing and Old West-style signage. Its chunky slabs and rounded corners give it a friendly toughness—confident and attention-grabbing without feeling overly refined or delicate.
Likely intended as a high-impact slab-serif for bold display typography, balancing a classic, period-inspired feel with strong legibility at headline sizes. The design prioritizes sturdy structure, recognizable letterforms, and a charismatic, print-forward texture.
In the sample text, the font maintains strong color and consistent texture across long lines, though the tight apertures and heavy joins make it feel best at larger sizes. The ‘Q’ shows a bold, distinctive tail, and the overall silhouette emphasizes horizontal heft through prominent slabs and broad set widths.