Slab Contrasted Pika 1 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype, 'Corporative Slab' and 'Sánchez Niu' by Latinotype, and 'Weekly' by Los Andes (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, confident, sturdy, friendly, retro, editorial, impact, legibility, classic print, display presence, brand voice, bracketed, blocky, softened, rounded, ink-trap.
A heavy, slab-serif design with broad proportions and a compact, muscular rhythm. Strokes are largely uniform with only subtle modulation, and the serifs read as strong, squared slabs with slight bracketing that softens joins into the stems. Counters are generous and round in letters like O/C, while joins and terminals stay blunt and decisively cut, giving the overall texture a dark, even color in text. The lowercase shows robust, workmanlike forms with a single-storey g and a simple, upright construction across the set; numerals are similarly weighty and open, designed to hold their shape at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines and short blocks of copy where a strong, authoritative voice is needed. It works well for posters, packaging, and signage that benefit from bold presence and clear letterforms, and can anchor branding systems that want a classic, print-forward feel.
The font projects a confident, no-nonsense tone with a warm, approachable edge. Its bold slabs and broad stance evoke classic print and signage traditions, giving it a vintage-leaning, editorial character that feels assertive without becoming sharp or brittle.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact and clarity through sturdy slab serifs and broad proportions, while maintaining an inviting tone via softened curves and subtly bracketed joins. It prioritizes bold legibility and a recognizable, vintage-inflected voice for display-driven typography.
In the sample text the letterspacing and heavy serifs create a strong horizontal emphasis, producing a dense, poster-like texture that remains readable thanks to open counters and clear interior spaces. The design’s softened brackets and rounded curves keep the weight from feeling overly mechanical, balancing toughness with friendliness.