Slab Contrasted Pifo 13 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Noemi Slab' by Brackets, 'Archer' by Hoefler & Co., 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Posterizer KG' by Posterizer KG, 'Paul Slab' and 'Paul Slab Soft' by artill, and 'Grenale Slab' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, logotypes, sturdy, friendly, retro, confident, collegiate, impact, legibility, nostalgia, branding, bracketed, blocky, chunky, rounded, ink-trap hints.
A heavy slab serif with broad, block-like forms and clearly bracketed serifs that soften the joins into the stems. Strokes are thick and fairly even, with gentle modulation and rounded interior corners that keep the shapes from feeling rigid. Counters are compact and the overall rhythm is dense, while terminals and slabs remain crisp and rectangular. The lowercase stays robust and readable, with a single-storey ‘g’ and sturdy, straightforward figures that match the letterweight.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and punchy editorial callouts where a dense, authoritative texture is desirable. It also fits packaging, badges, and sports or collegiate-style branding thanks to its sturdy slabs and confident shapes. In longer settings, it works most naturally as short paragraphs, captions, or emphatic blocks where weight and presence are the goal.
The tone is bold and assured, with a warm, slightly nostalgic flavor reminiscent of classic display printing and collegiate signage. Its mass and softened corners give it an approachable strength rather than a sharp, aggressive feel.
The design appears intended to deliver high impact and legibility through thick, bracketed slabs and simplified, print-friendly silhouettes. It aims for a classic, dependable voice that feels at home in bold display typography and identity work.
The design emphasizes dark texture and strong silhouettes, making letterforms hold together well at large sizes while still reading cleanly in short lines of text. The numeral set appears consistent in weight and presence, supporting attention-grabbing headings and score-like or label-style typography.