Slab Contrasted Pyro 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kondolar' by Cadson Demak, 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype, 'PTL Qugard Slab' by Primetype, and 'Bree Serif' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, signage, western, collegiate, retro, sturdy, friendly, impact, nostalgia, heritage, bracketed, blocky, rounded, ink-trap feel, compact.
A heavy, block-forward slab serif with bracketed, rectangular serifs and broadly rounded outer curves. Strokes stay largely uniform, with subtle modulation and softened joins that keep the dense weight from feeling brittle. The lowercase is compact with sturdy verticals, rounded bowls, and a pronounced slab rhythm; counters are moderately tight, giving the design a packed, poster-ready color. Terminals and inner corners often show small notches and stepped shaping, contributing a slightly carved, woodtype-like texture.
Best suited to display roles where impact and texture matter: posters, headlines, brand marks, labels, and storefront-style signage. It can also work for short subheads or callouts when you want a strong vintage slab presence without a delicate contrast-dependent feel.
The tone is bold and workmanlike with a distinctly nostalgic flavor. Its chunky slabs and softened curves evoke Americana, collegiate signage, and old-time display printing, reading as confident, approachable, and a bit playful rather than formal.
This design appears aimed at delivering maximum punch and a classic slab-serif attitude, combining sturdy geometry with softened bracketing and carved-like corner details to create a recognizable, heritage-leaning display voice.
At larger sizes the notched joins and squared-off detailing become a defining texture; at smaller sizes that same density can make interior spaces feel cramped. The numerals match the heavy, blocky construction and hold their own in headline settings.