Slab Contrasted Tyly 14 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Brasilica' by CAST, 'Alkes' by Fontfabric, 'Marat' by Ludwig Type, and 'Clara Serif' by Signature Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, assertive, classic, editorial, collegiate, rugged, impact, authority, heritage, readability, display strength, bracketed, blocky, sturdy, ink-trap feel, high-impact.
A heavy, bracketed slab-serif with broad proportions and a compact, muscular texture. Strokes show clear contrast for a slab serif: sturdy vertical stems paired with substantial horizontal slabs and softly curved joins. Counters are relatively small and apertures tend to be tight, helping the face read as dense and punchy at display sizes. Serifs are thick and squared-off with noticeable bracketing, and curves (C, G, O, Q) are round and weighty, giving the overall silhouette a confident, poster-like presence.
Best suited to headlines, mastheads, posters, and branding where weight and presence are needed. The sturdy slabs and dense color also work well for packaging and signage, especially in short bursts of copy or large sizes where the tight apertures won’t close up.
The font projects a bold, no-nonsense tone that feels rooted in traditional print and signage. Its chunky slabs and dense rhythm evoke collegiate and workwear heritage, while the controlled contrast adds an editorial, authoritative flavor. Overall it reads as dependable, emphatic, and a bit rugged.
This design appears intended as a high-impact slab serif that blends traditional, print-forward cues with a strong, contemporary display heft. The goal is likely to deliver immediate emphasis and a confident, institutional feel while keeping letterforms legible and consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures.
Uppercase forms are especially dominant and geometric, with a strong baseline and pronounced slab terminals. Lowercase maintains the same chunky construction; the bowls and shoulders are full and rounded, and the numerals appear built for impact with wide, stable shapes. In running sample text, the weight creates a dark color and strong word shapes, favoring short headlines over long passages.