Slab Contrasted Tyky 6 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, editorial, confident, retro, rugged, authoritative, impact, readability, vintage print, headline strength, brand presence, slab serif, bracketed, ink trap, ball terminal, chunky.
A heavy slab-serif with pronounced weight and a broad set, built on sturdy verticals and compact, dark counters. Serifs are square and strongly bracketed, creating a carved, poster-like silhouette; joins show subtle notch-like detailing that reads as small ink-trap cuts in tight corners. Contrast is visible between main stems and connecting strokes, especially in curved letters, while terminals occasionally finish in rounded, ball-like forms (notably in the lowercase). Overall spacing feels tight-to-moderate, producing a dense, emphatic texture in text.
Best suited for display settings where strong presence is needed—headlines, posters, mastheads, packaging, and brand marks. It can also work for short editorial callouts or pull quotes, where its dense color and slab structure help text stand out without relying on italics or excessive tracking.
The tone is bold and declarative, with a classic print sensibility that nods to vintage headlines and wood-type traditions. It feels confident and slightly rugged, projecting authority while still retaining a friendly warmth through its rounded terminals and softened brackets.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a traditional slab-serif voice—combining solid, blocky serifs with refined inner shaping so it remains readable and characterful in large text. The small corner cut-ins and rounded terminals suggest an effort to keep heavy forms crisp and lively rather than purely geometric.
Numerals are stout and highly legible, with distinctive curves and strong base support that hold up well at display sizes. The lowercase shows a compact, robust rhythm with a clear, readable structure and a noticeable emphasis on roundness in bowls and shoulders.