Slab Contrasted Piju 14 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Miura Slab' by DSType; 'Calanda', 'Equip Slab', and 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype; 'Egyptian Slate' by Monotype; 'Exo Slab Pro' by Polimateria; and 'Paul Slab' and 'Paul Slab Soft' by artill (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, editorial, sturdy, confident, retro, friendly, impact, legibility, print feel, attention, heritage, chunky, bracketed, ink-trap feel, soft corners, compact counters.
A heavy, slab-serif typeface with broad proportions and a pronounced, poster-ready color on the page. Serifs are thick and mostly bracketed, giving joins a softened, sculpted feel rather than sharp, mechanical terminals. Bowls and rounds are generously sized but the interior counters stay relatively tight, contributing to a dense, punchy rhythm. The lowercase shows sturdy, vertical stems with round dots and robust shoulders, while the numerals follow the same blocky, high-impact construction for consistent texture in mixed settings.
Best suited to display applications such as headlines, posters, and impactful editorial typography where its dense color and slab details can be appreciated. It can also work well for branding and packaging that need a sturdy, vintage-leaning voice. For longer passages, it will be most comfortable at larger sizes with generous leading to avoid an overly dark page.
The overall tone is bold and dependable, with a warm retro flavor reminiscent of traditional print and headline typography. Its chunky slabs and softened joins feel approachable rather than severe, projecting confidence and solidity. The strong presence makes text feel emphatic and attention-grabbing without becoming overly sharp or aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif voice—combining broad, sturdy letterforms with softened, bracketed details for a more personable, print-forward character. It prioritizes strong silhouette and consistent weight for emphatic communication in display settings.
In running text the heavy weight creates a dark, continuous texture, so spacing and line length will strongly influence readability. The wide caps and large rounds help maintain clarity at display sizes, and the slab details remain prominent even when tightly set.