Slab Contrasted Tyby 6 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF More' by FontFont, 'Capita' by Hoftype, 'LinoLetter' by Linotype, 'Bogue Slab' by Melvastype, and 'Doyle' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, editorial display, western, editorial, collegiate, retro, assertive, impact, heritage, readability, branding, display, bracketed, blocky, soft corners, sturdy, ink-trap-like.
A heavy, slab-serif design with broad proportions and pronounced, bracketed slabs that anchor the strokes. Curves are generously rounded and terminals feel slightly softened, while the joins and inner corners show small notches that read like subtle ink-trap behavior at display sizes. Capitals are compact and weighty with strong horizontals, and the lowercase maintains a steady rhythm with sturdy bowls and short, confident extenders. Figures are equally bold and stable, with ample counters that keep the dense weight readable.
Best suited to headlines and short-to-medium display copy where its slabs and broad proportions can deliver punch and presence. It works well for posters, sports or collegiate-style branding, packaging labels, and editorial openers where a sturdy, classic voice is desirable.
The overall tone is confident and emphatic, pairing a traditional slab foundation with a nostalgic, poster-ready voice. It suggests heritage and toughness without becoming overly sharp, landing in a friendly-but-commanding space that feels at home in headline settings.
Likely designed to provide a high-impact slab serif with a nostalgic, sign-and-poster sensibility, balancing bold mass with softened details to stay readable and approachable in large text.
The face’s wide stance and prominent slabs create strong word shapes and high impact, while the slightly softened detailing prevents the texture from feeling brittle. The lowercase remains clear in the sample text, especially through open counters in letters like c, e, and s, helping maintain legibility despite the mass.