Slab Contrasted Tyba 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Kievit Slab', 'FF Tisa', and 'FF Tisa Paneuropean' by FontFont; 'Capita' by Hoftype; and 'Rooney' by Jan Fromm (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, western, circus, vintage, bold, playful, impact, nostalgia, thematic display, signage clarity, bracketed, chunky, softened, rounded, poster-ready.
A heavy, slab-serif display face with pronounced bracketed serifs and softly rounded corners that keep the forms friendly despite the weight. Strokes show clear but not delicate contrast, with thick verticals and slightly tapered joins that create a sculpted, ink-trap-like feel in some counters. The letterforms are broad and sturdy, with compact apertures and generous interior space on round characters; terminals and serifs read as blocky wedges rather than sharp cuts. Overall rhythm is energetic and slightly irregular in texture, giving it a lively, hand-set poster character while remaining firmly upright.
Best suited to headlines and short phrases where impact is the priority—posters, event graphics, storefront signage, product packaging, and logo wordmarks. It also works well for themed titling in entertainment contexts (circus, Western, retro) and for bold callouts in editorial layouts.
The tone is bold and extroverted, evoking old-time signage, carnival posters, and Western or frontier-style branding. Its chunky slabs and softened curves feel playful and nostalgic, with a hint of theatricality that suits attention-grabbing headlines.
The design appears intended to reinterpret classic slab-serif poster lettering with a contemporary, polished consistency—delivering strong mass, clear silhouettes, and a nostalgic display voice that stays readable while feeling decorative.
The lowercase includes prominent ball-like dots on i and j, and the numerals share the same stout, display-oriented construction for strong presence at large sizes. In text, the dense color and tight openings make it feel intentionally poster-like rather than optimized for long reading.