Slab Contrasted Pina 1 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Miura Slab' by DSType; 'MartiniThai Neue Slab V2' by Deltatype; 'Quitador' by Linotype; 'Certo', 'Egyptian Slate', and 'Prelo Slab Pro' by Monotype; 'PF Centro Slab Pro' by Parachute; 'Exo Slab Pro' by Polimateria; and 'Quadon' by René Bieder (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, industrial, retro, editorial, sturdy, impact, authority, stability, legibility, slab serif, bracketed, blocky, robust, compact counters.
A heavy slab-serif design with broad proportions, sturdy stems, and squared-off terminals. The serifs are prominent and mostly bracketed, creating a strong, anchored baseline and a rhythmic, poster-like texture in text. Counters are relatively compact and apertures tend toward the closed side, while joins and curves (notably in C, G, S, and the bowls) are smoothly rounded for a controlled, consistent silhouette. Numerals and capitals feel substantial and geometric, with an overall emphasis on weighty horizontals and confident, rectangular forms.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, posters, and branding where a strong, grounded slab-serif presence is desirable. It will also work well for packaging, labels, and signage that benefits from bold, sturdy letterforms and a classic, editorial feel.
The font communicates solidity and authority, with a pragmatic, workmanlike tone that reads as industrial and slightly retro. Its bold slabs and compact internal spaces give it a no-nonsense voice suited to assertive messaging and high-impact typographic statements.
The design appears intended to deliver a commanding slab-serif voice with a classic, print-forward character—prioritizing impact, stability, and a cohesive blocky texture over delicacy or airy readability in long-form text.
In the sample paragraph, the letterforms hold together into a dense, high-ink texture that favors display and short-copy settings. The strong serifs and broad stance help maintain clarity at larger sizes, while the compact counters can make long passages feel visually heavy.