Slab Contrasted Pyko 11 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Egyptian' by AVP, 'Artegra Slab' by Artegra, 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'Fox Boating Strokes' by Fox7, 'Fenomen Slab' by Signature Type Foundry, and 'Grifa Slab' by deFharo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, signage, packaging, retro, athletic, robust, confident, industrial, display impact, retro flavor, sturdy legibility, brand voice, sport tone, bracketed, blocky, ink-trap-like, compact, softened.
A heavy slab-serif with broad, rectangular serifs and subtly rounded joins that keep the shapes from feeling overly sharp. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, with gentle modulation and a sturdy, compact build that reads strongly at display sizes. Many corners show small notches and stepped cut-ins—particularly at terminals and interior joins—creating an ink-trap-like, punchy silhouette. Counters are relatively tight and round forms (O, Q, 8) are full and weighty, while straighter letters (E, F, H, I) emphasize a solid, poster-ready rhythm.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and short bursts of copy where maximum impact is desired. It can work well for branding, packaging, and signage that benefits from a sturdy, retro voice, and for sports or event graphics where bold, compact letterforms help maintain clarity from a distance.
The overall tone feels vintage and workmanlike, with a sporty, collegiate energy that also nods to traditional printing and signage. Its dense weight and squared serifs convey confidence and toughness, making text feel emphatic and attention-grabbing rather than delicate or refined.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, vintage slab-serif voice with modern practicality: thick, simple structures for instant readability, plus small cut-ins that add character and help preserve counters at heavy weights. It prioritizes punchy display performance and a consistent, authoritative texture across letters and numbers.
The lowercase is similarly stout and simplified, with single-storey a and g and a rounded, friendly geometry that balances the hard slab structure. Numerals are bold and highly legible, with clear differentiation and strong presence; the 1 is a solid block form and rounded figures like 0 and 8 maintain consistent heft.