Slab Contrasted Pybe 7 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'Adagio Slab' by Machalski, 'Posterizer KG' by Posterizer KG, 'Auster Slab' by Resistenza, 'Marek Slab' by Rosario Nocera, 'Modum' by The Northern Block, and 'Gambero' by Typoforge Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, western, poster, sturdy, retro, friendly, display impact, vintage tone, signage clarity, brand presence, blocky, bracketed, chunky, ink-trap hints, high-ink.
A heavy, slab-serif design with broad, rectangular serifs and compact, squared-off terminals. Strokes are largely uniform, with subtle modulation and softened joins that keep the forms from feeling purely geometric. Counters are relatively tight (notably in B, P, R, and 8), while rounded letters like O and Q are full and weighty; the Q uses a short, angled tail. Lowercase forms are robust and simplified, with single-storey a and g, a compact ear on g, and a strong, straight-shouldered n/m rhythm. Numerals are dense and sturdy, with a rounded 0 and a wide, bottom-heavy 2/3 silhouette.
This font is well suited to attention-grabbing headlines, poster work, and bold signage where strong silhouettes and slab serifs help words hold their shape. It can also work for branding and packaging that aims for a retro, heritage, or workwear-inspired tone, especially in short phrases and display settings.
The overall tone is bold and grounded, evoking vintage signage and classic display typography. Its chunky slabs and compact interiors give it an assertive, dependable voice, while the softened curves add a slightly approachable, friendly feel.
The design appears intended as a high-impact slab serif for display use, prioritizing solidity, legibility at a glance, and a distinctive vintage flavor. Its simplified lowercase and compact counters suggest an emphasis on producing a dense, confident typographic color for titles and branding.
Spacing in the sample text reads tight and efficient, producing a dark, continuous texture well suited to short lines. The letterforms favor strong silhouettes over delicate detail, with an emphasis on horizontal slabs and blunt endings that enhance impact at larger sizes.