Slab Contrasted Pipy 5 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bluteau Slab' by DSType, 'Clab' by Eko Bimantara, 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype, 'Egyptian Slate' by Monotype, 'Tabac Slab' by Suitcase Type Foundry, and 'Kondolarge' by TypeK (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, assertive, retro, collegiate, industrial, friendly, impact, stability, nostalgia, readability, branding, blocky, bracketed, sturdy, compact, ink-trap feel.
A heavy, block-forward slab with broad proportions, strong horizontals, and firmly planted bracketed serifs. Curves are full and round (notably in C, G, O, and Q) while terminals stay squared and blunt, creating a clear, poster-like silhouette. Stroke modulation is subtle but present, with sturdy stems paired to thick slabs and slightly tapered joins that keep counters open in the lowercase. The lowercase shows a single-storey a and g, compact shoulders, and a robust, even rhythm; figures are similarly weighty with broad bowls and squared-off details.
Best suited to display sizes where its heavy slabs and wide stance can project authority—headlines, posters, signage, and branded statements. It also works well for packaging and labels that need a sturdy, vintage-informed presence, and for sports or collegiate-style wordmarks where a bold, traditional slab structure is desirable.
The tone is confident and no-nonsense, with a vintage, Americana/athletic flavor that reads as dependable and energetic. Its dense color and chunky serifs give it a hardworking, slightly nostalgic voice that feels at home in bold headlines and emphatic messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a sturdy slab framework while preserving legibility through generous counters and simplified, blocky forms. It aims for a classic, hardwearing display voice that balances rounded bowls with squared terminals for a recognizable, confident texture.
Spacing in the sample text appears intentionally tight and efficient, producing a strong typographic “wall” that stays readable thanks to large counters and clear letter shapes. The overall geometry favors stability over finesse, with consistent slab treatment across caps, lowercase, and numerals.