Slab Contrasted Tyhy 4 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Montnapha' by Jipatype, 'Bogue' and 'Bogue Slab' by Melvastype, and 'Prumo Slab' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, signage, western, vintage, athletic, woodtype, showcard, impact, nostalgia, strength, blocky, robust, bracketed, ink-trap, high-impact.
A heavy slab-serif design with broad proportions, compact counters, and pronounced, block-like serifs. The letterforms show clear stroke modulation with sturdy verticals and slightly tapered joins, giving a chiseled, carved feel rather than purely geometric construction. Serifs are thick and mostly bracketed, with small triangular notches and angular terminals appearing across several glyphs, contributing to a woodtype/poster rhythm. Curves are full and weighty (notably in C, G, O, and S), while diagonals in V/W/X are wide-set and strongly anchored. Numerals follow the same robust, poster-oriented build with large bowls and stable bases.
Best suited for display applications such as posters, headlines, storefront or event signage, and brand marks that need a sturdy, attention-grabbing presence. It also fits packaging and label design where a vintage or Western/athletic flavor helps establish tone quickly.
The overall tone is bold and declarative, evoking vintage Americana, athletic signage, and old poster/print ephemera. It feels confident and slightly rugged—suited to loud headlines where a traditional, crafted character is desired rather than a sleek contemporary finish.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a traditional slab-serif structure, combining wide, poster-friendly proportions with a crafted, woodtype-like detailing. Its aim is to project strength and nostalgia while maintaining clear letter differentiation in large-format settings.
In paragraph samples, the dense weight and tight internal spaces emphasize silhouette over fine detail, keeping words readable at display sizes while creating a strong, dark texture. The distinctive notched/bracketed slab treatment adds personality that becomes more apparent as size increases.