Slab Contrasted Pive 10 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cargan' and 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype, 'MC Rufel' by Maulana Creative, 'DIN Next Slab' by Monotype, 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether, and 'Arventa Slab Pro' by preussTYPE (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, robust, confident, industrial, retro, friendly, impact, heritage, sturdiness, legibility, blocky, bracketed, heavy, chunky, rounded.
A heavy, slab-serif design with prominent rectangular serifs and subtle bracketing that softens the joins. Strokes are broadly even with only mild modulation, giving the letterforms a dense, compact color and strong horizontal anchoring. Counters are relatively tight and the terminals are blunt, while curves (notably in C, G, O, and S) stay smooth and full without becoming geometric. The overall rhythm is steady and sturdy, with a slightly condensed feel created by thick strokes and restrained interior space rather than narrow set width.
Best suited to display roles where weight and presence are assets: headlines, posters, labels, and packaging. It can also work for short blocks of copy in editorial or advertising contexts when a strong, vintage-leaning slab voice is desired, though the dense color favors larger sizes and generous leading.
The tone is bold and workmanlike, leaning into a classic, Americana/industrial sensibility. Its strong slabs and compact counters project confidence and durability, while the rounded bracketing keeps it approachable rather than severe.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a traditional slab-serif framework—strong serifs, compact counters, and a consistent, sturdy rhythm for bold, characterful display typography.
The numerals match the text weight closely and read as emphatic and poster-ready, with simple, sturdy shapes. In text settings, the heavy serifs create a pronounced baseline and cap-line presence, producing a punchy, attention-forward texture.