Slab Contrasted Pimo 1 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kheops' by Tipo Pèpel (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, branding, signage, friendly, retro, sturdy, playful, bold, display impact, vintage flavor, approachability, hand-printed feel, soft corners, bracketed serifs, rounded terminals, chunky, ink-trap feel.
A heavy, soft-edged slab serif with broad proportions and a gently irregular, hand-printed rhythm. Strokes are thick with subtle modulation and rounded joins, while the slab serifs are prominent and often slightly bracketed, giving a cushioned, blocky silhouette. Counters are relatively open for the weight, and many terminals show a mild flare or wedge-like finish that keeps the texture lively. Figures and caps share the same robust, poster-ready build, producing a dense but readable color in lines of text.
Best suited to display sizes where its chunky slabs and lively letterforms can carry personality—posters, headlines, packaging, and brand marks. It can also work for short bursts of text (pull quotes, labels, menus) when a bold, vintage-flavored voice is desired and generous spacing is available.
The overall tone is warm and approachable, combining old-style sign-painting charm with a sturdy, workmanlike presence. It reads as retro without feeling delicate—more playful and folksy than formal—suited to designs that want character and impact at the same time.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold slab-serif presence with a human, slightly hand-pressed flavor—balancing strong structure with softened details for a friendly, characterful display look.
Spacing and widths vary noticeably from glyph to glyph, reinforcing an organic, display-oriented texture. The font’s rounded corners and slightly uneven stroke energy help prevent the very heavy weight from feeling rigid or mechanical, especially in mixed-case settings.