Slab Contrasted Pibe 10 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'FF Kievit Slab' by FontFont, 'Rooney' by Jan Fromm, 'TheSerif' by LucasFonts, 'Adagio Slab' by Machalski, 'Modum' by The Northern Block, and 'Arventa Slab Pro' by preussTYPE (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, sturdy, confident, retro, editorial, industrial, impact, authority, heritage, poster type, editorial emphasis, blocky, compact, bracketed, high-impact, printlike.
A heavy, slab‑serif design with dense, blocky letterforms and strongly anchored feet and caps. Serifs read as bold, squared slabs with slight rounding/bracketing at joins, giving corners a softened but still robust silhouette. Counters are compact and apertures lean toward closed, creating a dark, even texture in text. Curves (C, O, S) are broad and steady, while straight-sided forms (E, F, H, N) emphasize a solid, engineered rhythm; terminals are blunt and consistent across the set.
Best suited for bold headlines, short blocks of copy, and brand marks where a firm, high-impact presence is desirable. It also fits packaging and signage that benefit from a sturdy, print-derived slab-serif look, and can work for editorial callouts or section headers where strong contrast against surrounding type is needed.
The overall tone is assertive and dependable, with a vintage, print-forward character that feels at home in posters, headlines, and editorial packaging. Its weight and slab structure convey authority and practicality, while the rounded transitions keep it approachable rather than harsh.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust slab-serif feel with clear, forceful word shapes and a consistent, print-oriented rhythm. Its compact counters and heavy serifs suggest a focus on impact and durability in display and attention-setting contexts.
At display sizes the serif shapes and tight counters become key identifying features, producing a compact, emphatic word shape. In paragraphs the dense color and sturdy horizontals create a strong typographic “voice,” favoring emphasis over delicacy.