Slab Contrasted Pite 16 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'FF Karbid Slab' by FontFont, 'FS Silas Slab' by Fontsmith, 'PF Centro Slab Press' by Parachute, and 'Paul Slab' and 'Paul Slab Soft' by artill (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports, packaging, signage, sturdy, confident, retro, industrial, collegiate, impact, authority, heritage, legibility, display, bracketed, blocky, compact, ink-trap hint, heavyweight.
A heavy slab-serif with broad proportions, tight internal counters, and strongly bracketed rectangular serifs. Stems are thick and steady, with minimal stroke modulation, producing a dense, high-impact texture in text. The shapes lean toward squarish geometry—rounded bowls are firm and compact, terminals are blunt, and joins are robust—while spacing remains fairly even to maintain a consistent rhythm across mixed case and numerals.
Best suited to display sizes: headlines, posters, branding lockups, labels, and signage where impact and solidity are desired. It can also work for short subheads or callouts, but extended small-size text may feel heavy due to the dense counters and dark overall color.
The overall tone is assertive and workmanlike, with a familiar vintage flavor that recalls posters, headlines, and traditional print vernacular. Its weight and blocky serifs communicate stability and authority, making it feel dependable and slightly nostalgic rather than delicate or refined.
Designed to deliver maximum presence with a traditional slab-serif voice—bold, legible, and structurally confident—while keeping a consistent, block-forward rhythm across uppercase, lowercase, and figures.
In the samples, the strong slabs and compact apertures create a dark page color, so it reads best when given adequate size and breathing room. Numerals and caps carry the same squared, sturdy construction, supporting emphatic, uniform headline settings.