Slab Contrasted Pyby 13 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Slab' by Artegra, 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion, 'Octin Sports' by Typodermic, and 'Winner' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, logos, packaging, western, industrial, sporty, retro, assertive, high impact, heritage tone, signage strength, brand presence, blocky, bracketed, wedge serif, compact, chunky.
A heavy, block-driven slab serif with compact proportions and strongly bracketed, wedge-like serifs. Strokes are broadly even with subtle modulation, creating dense, dark typographic color and a steady rhythm. Counters are relatively small and squarish, terminals are blunt, and curves are tightened, giving round letters a slightly squared-off feel. The lowercase is sturdy and simplified with a robust, single-storey feel where applicable, and numerals are similarly chunky and high-impact.
Well-suited to large-scale applications where impact and sturdiness are priorities, such as headlines, posters, storefront signage, and bold brand marks. It also fits packaging and label systems that aim for a traditional, hard-wearing look, and works effectively for sports or event graphics that need a strong, authoritative voice.
The overall tone is bold, workmanlike, and nostalgic, evoking signage, uniforms, and heritage industrial print. Its mass and squared details read as confident and no-nonsense, with a hint of Americana and collegiate flavor.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a classic slab-serif structure: thick strokes, assertive serifs, and compact letterforms that hold up as bold, readable shapes. It prioritizes punch and a familiar, heritage display character over delicate detail.
At display sizes the strong slabs and tight apertures become a defining texture, while in longer lines the weight and compact counters can feel dense; generous leading and careful tracking help maintain clarity. The design’s consistent, emphatic horizontals make it especially attention-grabbing in short phrases and headlines.