Slab Contrasted Tyho 5 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Oso Serif' by Adobe, 'Alda' by Emigre, and 'Mundo Serif' and 'Prumo Slab' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, editorial, branding, confident, vintage, authoritative, rugged, impact, readability, heritage, stability, presence, bracketed, blocky, sturdy, compact, ink-trap.
A heavy, slab-serif face with sturdy proportions and clear bracketed serifs that read as rectangular slabs rather than hairline details. Strokes show noticeable modulation, with thick verticals and slightly lighter joins, and counters that stay open despite the dense weight. The lowercase is compact and utilitarian, with single-story a and g, a straightforward, wide-shouldered n/m, and a distinctive t with a strong crossbar. Numerals are bold and stable, with rounded forms in 3/8/9 and a firm, straight-sided 1 and 4; overall spacing feels generous, helping large black shapes avoid clogging.
Best suited to display sizes where its weight and slab serifs can deliver impact—headlines, posters, cover lines, and bold editorial typography. It also fits branding and packaging that want a classic, dependable presence with high legibility at larger sizes.
The tone is bold and assured, mixing a classic print sensibility with a slightly rugged, workmanlike character. Its slab structure and weight give it a persuasive, headline-forward voice that feels traditional but not delicate.
The design appears intended to provide a robust, attention-getting slab-serif voice that stays readable under heavy weight. Its bracketed slabs and controlled contrast suggest a balance between traditional printing cues and contemporary, high-impact display use.
Round letters (O/C/G/Q) are broadly oval and steady, while diagonals (V/W/X/Y) are thick and angular, creating a strong, rhythmic texture in all caps. The design keeps terminals blunt and deliberate, emphasizing solidity over finesse.