Slab Contrasted Pifu 11 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Intermedial Slab' by Blaze Type; 'Calanda', 'Cargan', and 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype; 'Rahere Slab' by ULGA Type; and 'Paul Slab' and 'Paul Slab Soft' by artill (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, sports branding, assertive, retro, industrial, friendly, collegiate, impact, nostalgia, ruggedness, branding, blocky, sturdy, bracketed, ink-trap hints, high impact.
A heavy, block-forward slab serif with broad proportions and compact internal counters. Serifs are strong and mostly squared with subtle bracketing, creating a sturdy, stamped rhythm across text. Curves are full and rounded (notably in C, G, O, S), while joins and terminals stay blunt and weighty, with occasional small notches/ink-trap-like cut-ins where strokes meet. The lowercase is robust and readable, with single-storey a and g, short ascenders/descenders, and a consistent, workmanlike texture in paragraphs.
Best suited to high-impact applications such as headlines, posters, signage, and packaging where a strong typographic voice is needed. It also fits sports and collegiate-style branding, badges, and editorial openers, and can work for short, bold subheads where dense texture is an advantage.
The font projects a confident, no-nonsense tone with a warm, slightly nostalgic flavor. Its chunky slabs and rounded bowls suggest vintage American display printing—equal parts collegiate, poster-ready, and utilitarian. The overall feel is bold and approachable rather than delicate or formal.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum presence and legibility through hefty slabs, wide proportions, and simplified, sturdy shapes. The letterforms prioritize clear silhouettes and a confident, vintage-leaning display character suitable for attention-grabbing typography.
The numerals match the letterforms with wide, heavy shapes and clear silhouettes, keeping emphasis consistent in mixed settings. Spacing and color are dense, favoring impact over airiness, and the strong slab terminals help maintain clarity in large headlines and short text bursts.