Slab Contrasted Pyba 7 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Shemekia' by Areatype, 'Dolmengi' by Ask Foundry, 'Boton' by Berthold, 'FF Marselis Slab' by FontFont, 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype, 'DIN Next Slab' and 'Prelo Slab Pro' by Monotype, 'Posterizer KG' by Posterizer KG, and 'Grifa Slab' by deFharo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, sports branding, sturdy, confident, retro, collegiate, industrial, impact, heritage, ruggedness, readability, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap hints, high-impact, workwear.
A heavy slab-serif with broad, squared forms and pronounced bracketed serifs that read as chunky “feet” and “caps” at the terminals. Curves are full and round (notably in C, O, and 0), while joins and interior corners show subtle notches and cut-ins that suggest ink-trap-like shaping. Counters are relatively compact for the weight, and the overall rhythm is dense and steady, with clear differentiation between straight stems, rounded bowls, and slab terminals. Numerals follow the same robust, poster-forward construction with simple, bold silhouettes.
Best suited to display sizes where its slabs and dense silhouettes can deliver maximum impact—headlines, posters, labels, and bold packaging. It also works well for signage and branding that needs a rugged, straightforward voice; for longer text, it will be most comfortable in short bursts such as pull quotes or subheads.
The tone is assertive and dependable, with a nostalgic, all-American flavor that recalls workwear labels, athletic lettering, and mid-century display typography. Its weight and slab structure project authority and solidity, while the rounded bowls keep it approachable rather than severe.
Likely designed as a high-impact slab for emphatic messaging: to hold up under heavy ink coverage, stay readable at a distance, and evoke familiar heritage cues associated with collegiate and industrial typography.
Uppercase forms feel especially emblematic and sign-ready, while the lowercase remains sturdy and legible with a traditional serif texture. The design’s small interior cut-ins at tight joins help preserve clarity in heavy settings, contributing to a crisp, stamped look in the sample text.