Slab Contrasted Pyvu 1 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Egyptienne' by Linotype, 'Egyptienne SB' and 'Egyptienne SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Egyptian ExtraBold Condensed' by Wooden Type Fonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, logotypes, packaging, western, poster, sturdy, nostalgic, assertive, impact, vintage flavor, signage clarity, decorative warmth, bracketed, rounded, chunky, ink-trap, ball terminals.
A heavy slab-serif design with broad, blocky forms and softly rounded corners. Serifs are substantial and mostly bracketed, creating a carved, sign-painterly feel rather than a strictly geometric slab. Curves show slight teardrop/ink-trap-like notches at joins (notably in B, D, P, R and similar counters), and several lowercase letters use ball terminals (g, j, y), adding a playful, vintage texture. The rhythm is compact and punchy, with large counters where possible and sturdy vertical stems that keep shapes clear at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines and short display copy where its slab structure and rounded detailing can read clearly and add character. It works well for posters, signage, packaging, and logo wordmarks that want a vintage or Western-inflected voice, especially at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone reads bold and old-timey, evoking Western posters, circus/broadside typography, and mid-century advertising. Its weight and chunky serifs communicate confidence and solidity, while the rounded detailing and ball terminals keep it friendly rather than severe.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a classic slab-serif backbone, blending sturdy, poster-ready construction with small decorative cues (bracketing, ink-trap-like notches, ball terminals) to create a distinct retro display texture.
The numerals follow the same stout, slabbed construction and appear optimized for impact rather than delicate text setting. Uppercase forms are especially headline-forward, and the lowercase has distinctive character (single-storey a and g, pronounced terminals) that increases personality in short phrases.