Slab Contrasted Piho 1 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bluteau Slab' by DSType; 'FF Milo Slab' by FontFont; 'Calanda', 'Cargan', 'Equip Slab', and 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype; and 'Paul Slab' and 'Paul Slab Soft' by artill (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports identity, confident, editorial, collegiate, retro, sturdy, impact, authority, heritage, readability, headline strength, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap feel, compact, punchy.
A heavy slab-serif with broad proportions, robust vertical stems, and squared, assertive terminals. The serifs read as strong slabs with slight bracketing, giving the joins a carved, printed feel rather than a purely geometric snap. Counters are moderate and fairly open for the weight, with rounded bowls and a steady baseline rhythm that stays even across uppercase and lowercase. The lowercase forms are compact and dense, with a sturdy, straightforward construction and minimal stroke modulation, producing a solid, poster-ready texture in paragraph settings.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and bold editorial display where a dense, authoritative texture is desirable. It also fits branding and packaging that benefits from a sturdy, traditional voice, as well as sports or collegiate-style identity systems. In longer settings it will read strongest at larger sizes where its heavy color and slabs can breathe.
The overall tone is bold and self-assured, with a traditional, collegiate flavor that also nods to vintage print and headline typography. Its mass and broad stance create an emphatic, no-nonsense voice that feels dependable and attention-grabbing rather than delicate or refined.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif foundation—prioritizing strong silhouettes, stable rhythm, and a confident presence in display typography while remaining structured enough for short blocks of text.
The design’s wide set and strong slabs make short words and initials feel especially prominent. Numerals and capitals appear built for impact, and the lowercase maintains legibility through simple shapes and clear silhouettes, creating a dark, consistent color in running text at larger sizes.