Slab Contrasted Tyme 4 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, sports branding, assertive, retro, editorial, industrial, collegiate, impact, authority, readability, heritage, branding, blocky, sturdy, ink-trap hints, bracketed slabs, low aperture.
A heavy, display-oriented slab serif with compact counters, pronounced bracketed slabs, and a strong, even vertical stance. Strokes show clear contrast, with thick main stems and comparatively finer joins and interior shaping, producing crisp silhouettes at large sizes. Proportions are broad and sturdy, with a roomy set width and a generally steady rhythm across capitals, lowercase, and numerals. The lowercase features a solid, workmanlike build with a single-storey a and g, short-to-moderate extenders, and squared terminals that reinforce the robust slab structure.
Best suited for headlines, large-format typography, and short, emphatic copy where strong serifs and compact counters can deliver maximum presence. It should work well for posters, packaging, editorial display, signage, and identity systems that want a bold, traditional slab voice.
The tone is confident and attention-grabbing, leaning toward classic print and poster traditions. It reads as practical and authoritative rather than delicate, with a slightly nostalgic, collegiate/industrial flavor that suggests headlines, labels, and signage.
The design appears intended to provide a commanding slab-serif display look that stays readable under heavy weight while keeping a classic, print-forward character. Its broad proportions and strong serifs prioritize impact and stability, aiming for a dependable, attention-led typographic voice.
Round letters are tightly enclosed (notably in O/o and e), and the slabs stay visually dominant, helping the face hold together in dense, bold text. Numerals are heavy and highly legible, matching the overall block-and-slab geometry for consistent impact in headings and callouts.