Slab Contrasted Pyhy 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Lab Slab Pro' by Vanarchiv (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, sports branding, signage, industrial, athletic, retro, assertive, rugged, impact, heritage, clarity, strength, display emphasis, blocky, squared, sturdy, compact, punchy.
A heavy, block-constructed slab serif with squared curves and a compact, poster-oriented footprint. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, with crisp edges and short, rectangular serifs that read like integrated slabs rather than delicate terminals. Counters tend toward squarish forms with rounded inner corners, while joins and corners stay firm and geometric, producing a tight, deliberate rhythm in text. The lowercase is sturdy and simple, with straight-sided stems and a sturdy baseline presence, and the numerals follow the same squared, sign-like construction.
Best suited to headlines, posters, labels, and branding where a strong, compact wordshape is needed. It can also work for short subheads or callouts in editorial layouts, and for signage or packaging that benefits from a sturdy, vintage-leaning slab presence.
The overall tone is bold and no-nonsense, mixing a vintage athletic or western headline feel with an industrial, workmanlike solidity. Its chunky geometry and strong slabs convey confidence and impact, with a slightly nostalgic, display-first character.
Likely designed to deliver maximum impact with a simplified slab-serif structure that stays clear and forceful at display sizes. The squared curves, short slabs, and dense texture suggest an intention to evoke heritage advertising and athletic or industrial messaging without ornate detailing.
Spacing appears built for display: forms feel wide enough to stay legible at size, but dense enough to create a dark, cohesive texture in lines of text. The squared ‘O’/‘0’-style shapes and the consistently blunt terminals reinforce a utilitarian, signpainting-adjacent personality.