Slab Contrasted Pyba 13 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'Calanda' and 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype, 'Corporative Slab' by Latinotype, 'Posterizer KG' by Posterizer KG, 'Questa Slab' by The Questa Project, 'Kheops' by Tipo Pèpel, and 'Rogliano' by TipoType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, sports branding, assertive, retro, industrial, collegiate, headline, impact, sturdiness, display clarity, vintage flavor, brand presence, blocky, chunky, bracketed, rectilinear, compact counters.
A heavy, block-built slab serif with broad proportions and a strongly grounded stance. Strokes are thick and mostly even, with minimal modulation, while the slabs read as substantial and slightly bracketed, giving corners a softened, machined finish rather than razor sharp geometry. Curves are full and rounded (notably in C, G, O, and S), set against flat terminals and square-cut joins, creating a punchy black-and-white rhythm. The lowercase is sturdy and compact, with tight internal counters and short, emphatic serifs that keep texture dense in paragraph-like settings; numerals match the same robust, squared-off construction.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short emphatic text where impact and visibility are primary. It can work well for signage, labels, and packaging that benefits from a sturdy, vintage-leaning slab voice, and for branding contexts such as collegiate or workwear-inspired identities where bold structure is desirable.
The overall tone is confident and emphatic, with a familiar American display flavor that nods to vintage printing, athletic lettering, and bold advertising. Its weight and chunky slabs communicate strength and straightforwardness, while the rounded curves keep it approachable rather than severe.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch and legibility at display sizes through a wide footprint, thick strokes, and substantial slabs. Its combination of rounded bowls and squared terminals suggests a deliberate balance between warmth and industrial solidity.
In the sample text, the dense color and strong verticals create a commanding presence, especially at large sizes. The bold serifs and compact apertures can make long passages feel heavy, but they reinforce a cohesive, poster-ready texture.