Slab Contrasted Tiba 1 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Clarendon' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, western, collegiate, assertive, vintage, playful, impact, heritage, display, blocky, bracketed, rounded, chunky, high-impact.
A heavy, block-forward slab serif with pronounced bracketed serifs and compact internal counters that keep the color dense. Strokes are broadly even with noticeable modulation at joins and curves, and the terminals resolve into blunt, rectangular slabs that read clearly at display sizes. Curves (O, C, S) are full and rounded, while straight-sided forms (E, F, H, N) feel sturdy and architectural. Lowercase shows a single-storey a and g with round, friendly bowls and short, solid serifs, and numerals are similarly weighty with open, legible shapes and strong baseline presence.
Well-suited to headlines, posters, and large-format signage where its slabs and dense weight deliver instant impact. It also fits branding and packaging that want a heritage or Americana flavor, and short subheads or callouts where a strong, confident voice is needed.
The tone is bold and poster-ready, evoking classic signage and old-style print with a friendly, slightly nostalgic swagger. Its chunky slabs and rounded curves give it an approachable, playful character while still feeling confident and emphatic.
Designed to deliver maximum presence with a robust slab-serif structure, pairing industrial sturdiness with rounded, friendly curves for a display-centric voice. The consistent heft across letters and numerals suggests an emphasis on clarity and punch in branding and headline settings.
Spacing and proportions favor broad silhouettes and strong horizontals, creating a steady rhythm in text samples with unmistakable word shapes. The heavy serifs and tight apertures suggest it performs best when given room—larger sizes or generous tracking—so its internal detail doesn’t visually clog.