Slab Contrasted Pyvi 7 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Rama Slab' by Dharma Type, 'Ganges Slab' by ROHH, 'Egyptienne SB' and 'Egyptienne SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion, and 'Winner' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, labels, western, circus, vintage, rugged, boisterous, display impact, retro revival, poster style, branding character, bracketed, high-impact, chunky, ink-trap feel, decorative.
A compact, heavy slab-serif with chunky stems, pronounced bracketed slabs, and a slightly condensed build. Curves are full and robust, while joins show subtle notches and teardrop-like shaping that reads as an ink-trap-inspired detailing at display sizes. The rhythm is assertive and dark, with tight internal counters and a strong baseline presence; round letters like O/Q and numerals carry substantial weight, and the overall texture is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures.
Well-suited to display settings that need immediate impact—posters, headlines, storefront or event signage, and bold packaging or label work. It can also support short brand statements or section headers where a vintage, poster-like voice is desired, but the dense texture favors larger sizes over extended reading.
The tone evokes showbills and old-world advertising—confident, loud, and a little theatrical. Its stout serifs and compact proportions suggest a frontier or carnival poster attitude, with a friendly rough-and-ready energy rather than refined editorial polish.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display slab that channels historic wood-type and poster lettering, combining strong slabs with compact proportions and decorative shaping to maximize presence and character.
Caps dominate with broad, blocky silhouettes; lowercase remains sturdy and legible with compact bowls and short, firm terminals. Numerals are bold and characterful, with particularly distinctive 2 and 3 shapes that lean ornamental. The heavy color and tight counters make it best when given space and used at larger sizes.