Slab Contrasted Pybo 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Slab' by Artegra, 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'ITC Officina Serif' by ITC, 'TheSerif' by LucasFonts, 'Grifa Slab' by deFharo, and 'JP MultiColour' by jpFonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, editorial titles, rugged, confident, retro, athletic, friendly, impact, heritage tone, display clarity, brand presence, poster utility, bracketed, blocky, sturdy, compact, ink-trap hints.
A heavy slab-serif with broad, squared terminals and clear, block-like construction. Serifs are prominent and mostly bracketed, giving the letters a sturdy, carved feeling rather than a sharp, hairline finish. Curves are generous and slightly condensed by the strong vertical emphasis, while counters stay open enough to keep the texture readable at display sizes. The lowercase is robust and compact, with single-storey forms (notably the a and g) that reinforce an informal, poster-oriented rhythm; the numerals follow the same chunky, grounded geometry.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short blocks of display copy where strong presence is desired. It works well for sports branding, event promotions, and packaging that benefits from a rugged, heritage-inspired slab-serif voice. Use with generous spacing and hierarchy to prevent the heavy texture from feeling crowded in longer passages.
The overall tone is bold and assertive, with a vintage Americana and sports-poster energy. Its weight and slab structure project reliability and physicality, while the rounded curves and simplified lowercase add approachability. The result feels both nostalgic and attention-grabbing—more “headline” than “body text.”
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif backbone, balancing sturdy, industrial proportions with friendly, simplified lowercase forms. It targets situations where legibility and character need to be immediate, evoking vintage sign and poster typography without becoming ornate.
In text, the dense color and wide serifs create a strong horizontal banding, which can be highly effective for impact but will dominate a layout quickly. Round letters (O, Q) and wide diagonals (W, X) read especially powerful, and the punctuation-level details implied by the shapes suggest a design tuned for punchy display settings.