Slab Contrasted Pipu 10 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Arcanite Slab' by 38-lineart, 'Bluteau Slab' by DSType, 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype, 'Weekly' by Los Andes, 'Kaluny Pro' by Muykyta, and 'Paul Slab' and 'Paul Slab Soft' by artill (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, sturdy, assertive, retro, friendly, impact, clarity, stability, approachability, blocky, bracketed, softened, compact, chunky.
This typeface is a heavy, slab‑serif design with thick, rectangular serifs and gently rounded joins that keep the forms from feeling overly rigid. Strokes are broadly even, with subtle modulation visible in curved letters, and the overall construction emphasizes broad, stable counters and strong horizontals. Proportions run generous and slightly extended, with ample interior space in rounds like O and Q, and a straightforward, upright stance. The lowercase is robust and weighty, with simple terminals and short, confident extenders that maintain a compact, dense texture in text.
Well suited to headlines, titles, and pull quotes where the heavy slabs can carry strong hierarchy. It also fits branding and packaging that benefit from a solid, dependable, slightly vintage feel, and works effectively for editorial applications where bold, space-filling typography is desired.
The overall tone is bold and dependable, projecting a confident, workmanlike presence with a mild retro flavor. Its softened corners and large counters add approachability, balancing the strong, poster-like impact with a friendly, readable voice.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact and clarity through sturdy slab serifs and broad, open shapes. It balances a strong, authoritative silhouette with softened details to remain approachable and legible in prominent use.
At display sizes the slab structure becomes a defining graphic feature, giving headlines a clear, rhythmic backbone. In text settings, the weight creates a dark, attention-grabbing color that favors emphasis and short passages over long reading.