Slab Contrasted Piru 4 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Calanda', 'Equip Slab', 'Foro', and 'Foro Rounded' by Hoftype; 'Egyptian Slate' by Monotype; 'PF Centro Slab Pro' by Parachute; and 'Tabac Slab' by Suitcase Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, western, athletic, heritage, bold, friendly, impact, heritage feel, ruggedness, display clarity, brand voice, slab serif, bracketed serifs, blocky, sturdy, compact counters.
A very heavy slab-serif design with broad proportions, strong vertical stress, and minimal stroke modulation. Serifs are thick and largely bracketed, giving joins a carved, slightly softened feel rather than razor-sharp terminals. The letterforms are built from sturdy, rectangular masses with rounded interior curves, producing tight counters and a high-ink, poster-ready texture. Numerals match the weight and stance of the letters, with chunky shapes and stable, squared-off feet and shoulders.
Best suited to display work where weight and presence are assets: headlines, posters, signage, and bold editorial openers. It also fits branding systems that want a rugged or collegiate tone, such as sports identities, heritage packaging, and labels where strong silhouettes carry from a distance.
The font communicates confidence and toughness with a warm, approachable edge. Its big slabs and compact interior spaces evoke classic American display lettering—part collegiate, part workwear—making it feel grounded, dependable, and attention-grabbing.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a traditional slab-serif backbone, combining sturdy construction and friendly curvature for loud, legible display typography. It prioritizes recognizability and a classic, Americana-inflected voice over delicate detail.
In text settings the rhythm becomes dense and dark, with strong word shapes and limited internal whitespace. The bold slabs and tight apertures can reduce clarity at smaller sizes, but they reinforce an assertive, impactful voice in headlines and short bursts of copy.