Slab Contrasted Pynu 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'FF Marselis Slab' by FontFont, 'Cargan' and 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype, 'CamingoSlab' by Jan Fromm, and 'PF Centro Slab Press' by Parachute (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, sturdy, friendly, retro, assertive, playful, impact, warmth, nostalgia, clarity, authority, blocky, chunky, soft corners, bracketed serifs, compact.
A heavy slab-serif with chunky, rectangular forms and broad, confident strokes. Serifs are prominent and mostly squared-off with subtle bracketing, creating a solid, grounded silhouette. Counters are relatively tight and apertures tend to be small, giving the face a compact, poster-ready density. Curves are full and rounded (notably in C, G, S, and the lowercase bowls), while horizontals and terminals stay blunt and substantial for a consistently weighty rhythm.
Best suited to display work where impact and personality are priorities—headlines, posters, packaging, and bold brand marks. It can also work for short subheads or pull quotes, especially when generous tracking or line spacing is available to offset its dense color.
The overall tone is bold and approachable, combining a classic, old-style poster feel with a friendly, contemporary softness. Its sturdy slabs and rounded interiors convey reliability and warmth, while the dense color on the page adds a confident, attention-grabbing voice.
Designed to deliver a robust slab-serif voice with high visual mass and clear, blocky structure, aimed at legibility and presence in display contexts. The softened curves and bracketed slabs suggest an intention to balance toughness with approachability for modern branding and editorial emphasis.
In text settings the strong slabs and tight counters build a dark typographic color, making it most comfortable at larger sizes. The numerals match the letterforms in weight and squareness, reinforcing a consistent, sign-like presence.