Slab Contrasted Dyha 4 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bandera', 'Bandera Cyrillic', and 'Bandera Pro' by AndrijType; 'Weekly' by Los Andes; and 'Eigerdals Slab' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, retro, friendly, chunky, playful, sturdy, impact, approachability, nostalgia, display emphasis, brand presence, rounded slabs, soft corners, bracketed serifs, compact apertures, heavy terminals.
A heavy, display-oriented slab serif with broad proportions and softly rounded corners throughout. Strokes are thick and largely even, with subtle modulation that shows most clearly in curves and joins. Serifs are bold and blocky with gentle bracketing, creating a cushioned, stamped look rather than a sharp, mechanical one. Counters are relatively tight and apertures are somewhat closed, which reinforces the dense, poster-ready color. The lowercase is sturdy and compact, with single-storey forms (notably “a” and “g”) and generous, rounded terminals that keep the texture soft despite the weight.
This font is well suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, branding marks, and retail or wayfinding signage where a strong, friendly presence is needed. It also fits packaging and label design, especially in retro-inspired or craft-forward aesthetics, and can work for punchy subheads when set with comfortable spacing.
The overall tone is warm, nostalgic, and approachable—evoking mid-century signage, packaging, and playful headlines. Its chunky slabs and rounded finishing give it a friendly, slightly whimsical voice while still feeling solid and dependable.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight with a softened, approachable slab-serif character—combining sturdy, block-like serifs with rounded contours to feel both bold and inviting in display typography.
The figures are bold and attention-grabbing, matching the letterforms’ strong slab construction. In running sample text, the font creates a dark, cohesive typographic block, with the heavy serifs and tight counters producing a pronounced, rhythmic pattern best suited to larger sizes.