Slab Contrasted Tyku 7 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ITC Bookman' by ITC, 'Bogue' and 'Bogue Slab' by Melvastype, and 'Bookman Old Style Paneuropean' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, logos, confident, vintage, editorial, sturdy, friendly, display impact, print heritage, sturdy emphasis, warm authority, bracketed, softened, rounded, chunky, compact.
A very heavy slab serif with broad proportions, bracketed slabs, and softened corners that keep the weight from feeling harsh. Strokes show noticeable modulation, with thick verticals and slightly lighter joins and curves, creating a lively, printed rhythm rather than a purely geometric build. Counters are relatively small and the overall color is dense, while terminals and serifs stay blunt and supportive, helping forms remain stable at large sizes. The lowercase is robust and compact, with rounded bowls and a single-storey style visible in letters like the “g,” reinforcing a traditional, text-forward construction.
Best suited to display settings where weight and presence matter: headlines, posters, book or album covers, and packaging. It can also support logo wordmarks that want a classic, durable slab-serif voice, particularly when set with generous spacing to balance its dense color.
The tone reads bold and assured with a distinctly old-style, editorial flavor—more classic print and poster than sleek modern branding. Its heavy slabs and gentle bracketing give it a dependable, workmanlike character, while the rounded shaping adds approachability and warmth.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional slab-serif look with maximum punch, combining strong, bracketed serifs with subtle modulation to keep large text readable and energetic. It prioritizes impact and a familiar print heritage over minimalism.
In the sample text, the dense weight and tight internal spaces create strong impact and a dark typographic color, especially in longer lines. The numerals appear built for emphasis, matching the same sturdy, slabbed structure as the letters and contributing to a cohesive, headline-oriented feel.