Slab Contrasted Pyne 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dean Gothic' and 'Dean Slab' by Blaze Type, 'Neue Aachen' by ITC, 'Aachen SB' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Dobro' by Sudtipos, and 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, signage, western, poster, industrial, athletic, retro, impact, heritage, bold readability, blocky, bracketed, square-serif, high-impact, sturdy.
A heavy, block-built slab serif with broad, square-ended serifs and subtly bracketed joins that soften the corners. Strokes are thick with noticeable contrast between verticals and horizontals, and counters are relatively compact, giving the letters a dense, ink-trap-free silhouette. The uppercase is wide and commanding with strong horizontal terminals, while the lowercase keeps a traditional, readable structure (two-storey a, single-storey g) and sturdy stems. Figures are similarly bold and compact, built for strong presence rather than delicate detail.
Best suited to short-to-medium setting where impact is critical: headlines, posters, packaging, labels, and bold editorial callouts. It can also work for sports or heritage branding and display signage where a sturdy slab voice helps maintain legibility at distance.
The overall tone feels assertive and workmanlike, with a classic American poster and wood-type flavor. Its chunky slabs and compact interiors create a confident, no-nonsense voice that reads as vintage, rugged, and headline-oriented.
The design appears intended to echo traditional display slabs used in posters and signage, combining strong rectangular serifs with restrained contrast to deliver maximum visual punch. It prioritizes durability and a consistent, authoritative texture in setting.
Serifs are consistently thick and square, producing a strong baseline and cap-line rhythm, and the design maintains clear differentiation between similar forms (e.g., I/1, O/0) through slab terminals and proportional shaping. The sample text shows even color across lines, with emphasis coming from mass and slab structure rather than ornament.