Slab Contrasted Tyro 10 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Intermedial Slab' by Blaze Type, 'Askan' by Hoftype, 'Amasis eText' and 'Mundo Serif' by Monotype, and 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, mastheads, assertive, industrial, athletic, retro, editorial, impact, heritage, sturdiness, headline clarity, brand presence, blocky, chunky, bracketed, ink-trap feel, compact.
A very heavy, bracketed slab-serif with broad proportions and sturdy, rectangular construction. Strokes show clear but not extreme contrast, with substantial verticals and thick, squared serifs that soften into the stems through visible bracketing. Curves (C, O, S) are generous and rounded, while terminals remain blunt and weighty, giving a strong, planted rhythm. Lowercase forms keep a traditional structure with a two-storey a and single-storey g, and the overall spacing reads open enough for display despite the dense color.
Best suited to headlines, posters, mastheads, and branding where a bold, high-contrast slab presence is desired. It works especially well for sports or collegiate identity, product packaging, and promotional graphics that need a strong, attention-grabbing typographic voice.
The tone is confident and no-nonsense, combining a classic collegiate poster feel with an industrial, workwear toughness. Its mass and squared detailing project authority and impact, while the bracketing adds a slightly vintage, editorial warmth rather than a purely geometric rigidity.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight with a familiar, traditional serif skeleton, merging classic slab-serif sign/publishing cues with contemporary display impact. Its proportions and sturdy serifs suggest a focus on confident branding and headline readability rather than long-form text refinement.
The numerals are similarly robust and high-impact, with large counters and thick joins that maintain legibility at headline sizes. The face creates a dark, even texture in text settings, favoring punch and presence over delicacy.