Slab Contrasted Pihe 12 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Kievit Slab' by FontFont, 'CamingoSlab' by Jan Fromm, 'TheSerif' by LucasFonts, 'Adagio Slab' by Machalski, and 'Modum' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, robust, confident, retro, friendly, impact, readability, heritage, display, blocky, sturdy, softened, bracketed, weighty.
A heavy slab-serif with broad proportions, compact counters, and strongly anchored rectangular serifs. Strokes are largely uniform, with subtle shaping and mild contrast that shows most in curved joins and terminals. Serifs are square and substantial with slight bracketing, giving letters a carved, poster-like solidity. Curves (C, O, S) are full and rounded, while horizontals feel thick and stable, producing a dense, even texture in text.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, posters, and brand marks where a solid, attention-grabbing voice is needed. It also works well for packaging and editorial display applications, especially at larger sizes where the slab details and dense rhythm can carry a strong typographic identity.
The overall tone is bold and assured, with a vintage editorial flavor that reads as warm rather than severe. Its chunky slabs and rounded curves create a friendly, approachable strength suited to statements and headlines.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a stable, readable structure, combining classic slab-serif cues with softened shaping for a more approachable display character.
The lowercase shows sturdy, simplified forms with short extenders and prominent slabs that keep word shapes blocky and cohesive. Numerals are similarly bold and built for impact, maintaining consistent heft and strong baseline presence.