Slab Contrasted Piro 1 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF More' by FontFont, 'Foro' and 'Foro Rounded' by Hoftype, 'Faraon' by Latinotype, 'PF Centro Slab Pro' by Parachute, 'Tabac Slab' by Suitcase Type Foundry, and 'Kheops' by Tipo Pèpel (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, western, poster, vintage, rugged, confident, impact, nostalgia, sturdiness, display clarity, chunky, bracketed, rounded, ink-trap, soft-cornered.
A heavy, slab-serif display face with broad proportions, compact counters, and strongly bracketed slabs that read as sturdy blocks rather than hairline terminals. Strokes are generally even and weighty, with subtly rounded corners and slight swelling at joins that gives the outlines a mildly softened, inked feel. The lowercase shows a friendly, workmanlike build with single-storey forms and stout stems, while caps maintain a consistent, squared-off rhythm. Numerals are equally bold and stable, designed to hold their shape in large, high-impact settings.
This font is well suited to big, attention-grabbing headlines, poster copy, storefront or event signage, and packaging where a strong vintage or Western flavor is desired. It can also work for brand marks and short promotional lines that benefit from a sturdy, traditional presence.
The overall tone feels bold and rooted in Americana and vintage print traditions—part wood-type, part workwear signage. It carries a dependable, no-nonsense energy with a touch of rustic warmth, making text feel assertive and tactile rather than sleek or technical.
The letterforms appear designed to deliver maximum impact and instant legibility through bold massing, broad proportions, and emphatic slab terminals. The slight softening in corners and joins suggests an intention to evoke inked or printed material, lending a familiar, classic display character.
The design’s wide set and heavy internal spacing create strong word shapes and a clear silhouette, but the dense counters suggest it will look best when given comfortable tracking and used at display sizes. The bracketed slabs and softened corners help keep large blocks of text from feeling overly rigid.