Slab Contrasted Piba 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Egyptian' by AVP; 'Adria Slab' by FaceType; 'FF Milo Slab' by FontFont; 'Calanda', 'Cargan', and 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype; 'Prelo Slab Pro' by Monotype; and 'Paul Slab' and 'Paul Slab Soft' by artill (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, logotypes, american, vintage, bold, sturdy, friendly, impact, display, tradition, stability, attention, blocky, bracketed, rounded, compact, punchy.
A heavy, slab-serif design with broad proportions, chunky stems, and clearly defined rectangular serifs softened by subtle rounding and light bracketing. Counters are relatively tight, giving the letters a dense, compact color that holds together in large blocks of text. Curves (C, O, S, a, e) are full and rounded, while joins and terminals stay blunt and confident; the overall rhythm alternates between strong verticals and wide bowls without feeling delicate. Numerals match the letterforms in weight and presence, with simple, sturdy shapes suited to emphatic display settings.
Best suited to display typography where a strong voice is needed: posters, headlines, editorial openers, packaging, and signage. Its hefty slabs and compact internal space make it effective for short to medium-length statements, especially when you want a traditional, workhorse feel with high visual impact.
The tone feels assertive and dependable with a distinctly traditional, print-forward character. It suggests classic poster and headline typography—confident, approachable, and a bit nostalgic—without leaning into ornament or refinement. The overall impression is energetic and down-to-earth, optimized for impact rather than subtlety.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a classic slab-serif footprint—strong, legible shapes and a solid baseline stance that reproduce well in bold display contexts. It prioritizes punch, consistency, and a familiar vintage headline flavor over finesse or lightweight text performance.
In the sample text, the dense color and strong serifs create a commanding texture that reads best at larger sizes; in tighter settings the counters and joins can visually compact, increasing the sense of weight. The lowercase maintains the same sturdy voice as the uppercase, avoiding fragile details and keeping a consistent, blocky silhouette.