Slab Contrasted Pipu 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Adria Slab' by FaceType, 'Equip Slab' and 'Foro Rounded' by Hoftype, 'Majora' and 'Majora Pro' by Latinotype, 'Certo' by Monotype, and 'Metronic Slab Pro' by Mostardesign (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, sports, confident, industrial, athletic, retro, headline, impact, durability, heritage, signage, blocky, bracketed, rounded, sturdy, compact apertures.
A heavy, block-forward slab serif with broad proportions and pronounced, rectangular serifs. Strokes are largely even, with only mild modulation, and corners are subtly softened to avoid a purely mechanical feel. Counters are relatively compact and apertures tend to be tight, giving the letters a dense, emphatic color. The lowercase is robust and weighty, with a single-storey “a” and broad, stable forms; numerals match the same squared, sturdy construction for consistent texture in headlines and display settings.
Well suited to posters, big headlines, and brand marks that need immediate impact and a firm, confident voice. It also fits packaging, labels, and merchandise graphics where a sturdy slab serif can signal heritage, durability, or an industrial sensibility.
The overall tone is assertive and workmanlike, balancing vintage sign-painting and editorial slab cues with a contemporary, high-impact presence. It reads as strong, dependable, and slightly nostalgic—more “built” than “drawn,” with an unmistakable poster-ready punch.
Likely designed to deliver maximum presence with a classic slab-serif framework: broad, sturdy letterforms with strong serifs that hold up in bold display typography. The softened geometry and compact counters suggest an intention to stay legible at large sizes while projecting a rugged, dependable character.
The design emphasizes steady rhythm and strong horizontals, with slab terminals that visually lock letters together into solid word shapes. In text-sized sample lines, it maintains clarity through simplified, chunky silhouettes, while the tight openings and dense weight make it feel best suited to shorter runs rather than long passages.