Slab Contrasted Pivy 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Equip Slab' and 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Sánchez Niu' by Latinotype, 'Weekly' by Los Andes, 'Egyptian Slate' by Monotype, and 'Paul Slab' by artill (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, editorial display, robust, confident, retro, editorial, collegiate, impact, readability, heritage, signage, authority, blocky, sturdy, bracketed, ink-trap, heavyweight.
A heavy, display-oriented slab serif with broad proportions and a compact, forceful rhythm. Strokes are largely monolinear, with chunky bracketed slabs and subtle notches/ink-trap-like cuts where joins and serifs meet, helping counters stay open at weight. Curves are generously rounded (notably in C, G, O, and the numerals), while terminals and serifs stay blunt and rectangular, giving a strong, poster-ready silhouette. The lowercase is sturdy and legible with a normal-feeling x-height relative to the caps, and the overall texture reads dense but controlled in paragraph settings.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and packaging where strong presence and quick recognition matter. It also fits sports/club branding and bold editorial callouts, and can work for short paragraphs or captions when a dense, authoritative voice is desired.
The tone is bold and assured, with a classic, workmanlike practicality that nods to vintage editorial and collegiate signage. Its chunky slabs and rounded forms create a friendly strength rather than sharp aggression, making it feel both traditional and attention-grabbing.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with dependable readability: big slabs, open counters, and a consistent, sturdy rhythm that holds up in large, high-contrast applications. The small carved details at joins suggest an emphasis on maintaining clarity and character at very heavy weights.
In the sample text, the weight produces a dark, emphatic color and stable word shapes, while the slab structure keeps lines feeling grounded. The numerals are substantial and highly visible, suited to settings where figures must compete with large headline typography.