Slab Contrasted Tyro 12 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Chaparral' by Adobe and 'Mirantz' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, editorial, branding, confident, retro, sturdy, friendly, punchy, impact, heritage, readability, authority, bracketed, blocky, robust, compact, heavyweight.
A very heavy, wide slab serif with prominent, bracketed slabs and clearly sculpted joins. The strokes show noticeable but not extreme contrast, with thick verticals and slightly lighter curves and horizontals that keep counters open at large sizes. Terminals and serifs are squared and substantial, giving the letters a compact, blocky silhouette with a steady baseline presence. The lowercase is robust and readable, with sturdy bowls and a strong, slightly rounded construction that tempers the weight.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and display typography where a strong typographic voice is needed. It can work well for editorial titles, packaging, and branding systems that want a sturdy, heritage-informed slab serif presence, particularly at medium-to-large sizes.
The overall tone is bold and assured, with a warm, vintage-leaning solidity that feels both traditional and attention-grabbing. Its weight and slab structure convey reliability and authority, while the rounded shaping in curves keeps it approachable rather than severe.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through heavy slabs, wide proportions, and a controlled contrast profile, balancing rugged structure with readable, friendly curves. It aims for a classic, print-forward feel that holds up in bold messaging and prominent titling.
The numerals and caps read especially strong, with broad proportions and prominent slab feet that create a poster-like rhythm. In text, the dense color and firm serifs produce a compact, emphatic texture that benefits from generous line spacing at larger settings.