Slab Contrasted Pyki 2 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, 'Faraon' by Latinotype, 'TheSerif' by LucasFonts, 'Metronic Slab Narrow' by Mostardesign, and 'Fenomen Slab' by Signature Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, branding, packaging, western, vintage, robust, industrial, collegiate, impact, heritage, authority, display, blocky, bracketed, sturdy, compact, ink-trap like.
A heavy, block-built slab serif with broad proportions and strongly squared shoulders. Serifs are prominent and mostly rectangular with subtle bracketing, giving stems a planted, poster-like solidity. Counters tend to be compact and round-to-squared, with tight apertures and a dense overall texture; terminals often finish in flat cuts with occasional small notches that read like ink-trap detailing at joins. Curves (C, G, O, S) are full and weighty, while horizontals and verticals feel decisively engineered, creating a consistent, high-impact rhythm in both uppercase and lowercase.
Best suited to display settings where weight and strong serifs can do the work: posters, mastheads, badges, menus, labels, and storefront-style signage. It performs especially well for short to medium-length headlines and logotype-style wordmarks where a dense, vintage slab texture is desirable.
The tone is bold and declarative, evoking workwear signage, heritage packaging, and classic American display typography. It carries a no-nonsense, confident presence with a distinctly retro flavor—equal parts utilitarian and showy—making it feel at home in headline-driven, attention-seeking contexts.
Likely designed to deliver a classic, hard-working slab-serif voice with maximal punch and straightforward legibility. The construction emphasizes durability and presence, pairing compact counters and strong serifs to produce a bold, heritage-inspired display face.
Lowercase forms maintain the same chunky construction as the caps, producing a cohesive display texture rather than a delicate text rhythm. Numerals are similarly stout and legible, with clear silhouettes designed for impact at larger sizes and in short strings.