Slab Contrasted Pyfa 6 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Codename FX' by Differentialtype, 'Hefring Slab' by Inhouse Type, 'Sanchez Condensed' by Latinotype, and 'Hoyle' by Mans Greback (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, sports branding, logotypes, western, poster, collegiate, vintage, bold, impact, nostalgia, branding, authority, bracketed, blocky, rounded corners, heavy serifed, high impact.
A heavy, serifed display face with slab-like, bracketed terminals and broadly rounded interior curves. Strokes are thick and compact, with subtly flared joins and noticeable sculpting where stems meet serifs, producing a sturdy, carved-in look rather than purely geometric forms. Counters are relatively small for the weight, and the lowercase shows a single-storey a and g with strong, blunt serifs that keep the texture dense and dark. Numerals follow the same chunky, softened construction and read as robust, sign-like figures.
Best suited to large-scale typography such as posters, headlines, packaging callouts, and signage where its chunky slabs and compact counters can project impact. It also fits sports/club branding, badges, and wordmarks that benefit from a classic, block-serif presence.
The overall tone feels assertive and nostalgic, evoking traditional signage, athletic lettering, and frontier-era or carnival poster aesthetics. Its bold silhouettes and softened corners give it a friendly toughness—confident and attention-grabbing without feeling sharp or technical.
Designed to deliver maximum visual weight with a traditional slab-serif voice, prioritizing strong silhouettes and a familiar vintage sign/athletic feel. The rounded shaping and bracketed slabs suggest an intention to feel sturdy, approachable, and highly legible in display settings.
The face relies on prominent serifs and rounded bowls to create a rhythmic, stamped texture in text. In paragraphs, the dense color and tight counters emphasize headline use, while the bracketed slabs help maintain clarity at larger sizes and in high-contrast applications.