Slab Contrasted Pysi 7 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Neue Aachen' by ITC (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, logos, western, poster, rugged, confident, vintage, impact, nostalgia, sturdiness, display, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap, beaked, bulky.
A heavy, block-forward slab serif with broad proportions and compact internal counters. Strokes are strongly weighted with subtle contrast, and the serifs read as squared, slab-like terminals with small bracketed transitions that soften joins. Many letters show angular cut-ins and notched details at corners and joins, giving a slightly chiseled, ink-trap-like texture that keeps counters open at display sizes. Curves are stout and rounded, while diagonals (V, W, X, Y) remain thick and stable, producing a dense, even color across words.
Best suited to display settings where mass and character are an advantage: headlines, posters, event graphics, signage, packaging, and logo wordmarks. It will hold up well in short phrases and large sizes, especially where a bold, vintage-leaning slab serif voice is desired.
The overall tone feels frontier and workwear-inspired—bold, hearty, and a bit nostalgic. Its sturdy slabs and carved details suggest a handmade, stamped, or wood-type sensibility, communicating confidence and grit without becoming overly ornamental.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif foundation, adding notched, carved detailing to evoke old poster typography and sturdy signage. It prioritizes strong silhouette, even rhythm, and high visibility for attention-grabbing display composition.
Lowercase forms stay chunky and simplified, with single-story shapes where expected and strong, supportive shoulders and bowls. Numerals are equally weighty and squared-off, matching the headline-centric texture of the letters and maintaining consistency in spacing and presence.