Slab Contrasted Pive 1 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'MC Rufel' by Maulana Creative, 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether, 'Rahere Slab' by ULGA Type, and 'Paul Slab' and 'Paul Slab Soft' by artill (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, sturdy, friendly, retro, collegiate, impact, legibility, vintage feel, display strength, blocky, bracketed, rounded, compact, heavy.
A heavy slab-serif with broad, compact proportions and strong, rectangular serifs that read as bracketed and softly rounded rather than sharp. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, with subtle modulation and full, rounded bowls that keep counters open despite the weight. Terminals and joins feel solid and engineered, and the overall rhythm is steady and upright with a distinctly chunky texture in text.
Best suited for headlines and short-form text where weight and presence are assets, such as posters, signage, packaging, and logo or wordmark work. It can also function for subheads and callouts in editorial layouts when a bold, vintage-leaning slab voice is desired.
The tone is confident and grounded, with a friendly, workmanlike presence that nods to vintage signage and collegiate or athletic lettering. Its dense color and sturdy serifs convey reliability and impact while remaining approachable.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a stable, readable structure—pairing chunky slabs and rounded, open shapes to produce a bold, approachable display voice that holds up well at large sizes.
The face maintains clear differentiation in similar forms (such as I/l-like shapes and rounded letters) through pronounced slabs and generous curves. Numerals are bold and wide-set, matching the letterforms with the same blocky, softened detailing for consistent emphasis across headings.