Slab Contrasted Pibi 7 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Shemekia' by Areatype, 'MC Rufel' by Maulana Creative, and 'DIN Next Slab' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, assertive, industrial, friendly, retro, editorial, impact, sturdiness, readability, vintage flavor, display strength, slab serif, bracketed, blocky, sturdy, compact.
A heavy slab serif with broad, squared terminals and visibly bracketed joins that soften the otherwise blocky geometry. Strokes are consistently thick with modest internal modulation, producing dense, dark letterforms and strong headline color. Counters are relatively compact and apertures are moderately open, while curves (C, G, O) stay robust and slightly squared in their endings. The lowercase is sturdy and workmanlike, with a single-storey g and a compact, rounded e; numerals are weighty and stable, with generous curves and firm bases.
Best suited to display settings where impact is needed: headlines, posters, editorial openers, and bold branding. Its sturdy slabs also make it a good candidate for signage and packaging where a confident, tactile presence is desirable.
The overall tone is bold and dependable, mixing a utilitarian, poster-like presence with a warm, approachable texture from the bracketed slabs. It evokes vintage print and signage traditions while still reading as contemporary and punchy at large sizes.
The design appears intended to deliver high-impact readability with a rugged slab-serif voice, balancing strong rectangular structure with bracketed serifs to keep the texture friendly and print-centric.
In the text sample the weight creates strong emphasis and a pronounced rhythm, with the slab serifs helping horizontal flow while keeping line texture emphatic. The design’s dense counters and thick joins suggest it will look best when given adequate size and breathing room.