Slab Contrasted Pyru 1 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Slab' by Artegra, 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'Breakers Slab' by Kostic, and 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, western, poster, playful, rugged, retro, signage feel, vintage display, high impact, characterful slabs, chunky, bracketed, ink-trap hints, notched, rounded terminals.
A heavy, compact slab-serif with broad, blocky forms and pronounced bracketed slabs. Strokes are largely uniform, with subtle shaping and small interior notches that create a slightly carved, ink-trap-like feel in joins and counters. Curves are full and sturdy (notably in C, O, S, and the numerals), while flat terminals and squared shoulders keep the rhythm firm and poster-like. Lowercase forms are stout with generous bowls and a single-storey a and g; counters stay open enough to remain readable despite the dense weight.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and signage where maximum impact and a memorable silhouette are needed. It can also work well for branding and packaging that aims for a vintage, handcrafted, or Americana-inspired voice, especially in short phrases and large sizes.
The overall tone is bold and extroverted, evoking vintage signage and a Western/woodtype flavor. Its chunky serifs and notched detailing add a tactile, rugged personality that feels friendly and slightly theatrical rather than formal.
The design appears intended to channel classic display slab energy—part woodtype, part sign-painter—by combining sturdy, rounded proportions with emphatic slabs and small carved details that add character and prevent the shapes from feeling overly blunt.
Spacing and color are strong and dark, producing high impact in short bursts. The design’s distinctive interior cut-ins and slab brackets become more apparent at display sizes, where the letterforms read as intentionally carved rather than purely geometric.