Slab Contrasted Tyzi 9 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Kievit Slab', 'FF More', 'FF Tisa', and 'FF Tisa Paneuropean' by FontFont and 'Capita' by Hoftype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, assertive, retro, industrial, friendly, editorial, impact, bold branding, retro print, signage clarity, headline strength, blocky, softened, bracketed, sturdy, compact.
A heavy, slab-serif display face with broad proportions and pronounced, block-like serifs that read as slightly bracketed rather than razor-sharp. Strokes show modest contrast: sturdy verticals paired with flatter horizontals and weighty terminals, producing a dense, poster-ready color. Curves are generously rounded (notably in C, O, S, and the lowercase bowls), while joins and corners retain a squarish, machined feel. The lowercase is robust and wide, with single-storey forms (a, g) and a large x-height-like presence that keeps counters open despite the weight; the figures are similarly bold and simple, optimized for impact over delicacy.
Best suited to display sizes where its bold slabs and rounded, high-ink presence can carry titles and short statements. It works well for posters, branding marks, packaging panels, and signage that needs strong legibility and a retro-industrial character. In longer settings it remains readable at large sizes, especially where an emphatic, attention-grabbing texture is desired.
The overall tone is confident and no-nonsense, with a vintage, workmanlike flavor that suggests headlines, signage, and old-school print. Its chunky slabs and rounded curves soften the weight, giving it an approachable, slightly playful authority rather than a cold, technical voice.
Likely designed to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif voice—combining sturdy, print-forward serifs with softened curves to stay friendly while remaining authoritative. The forms prioritize bold recognition and a cohesive headline texture over fine detail.
Spacing appears intentionally generous for a bold slab, helping the thick serifs and swollen bowls avoid clogging in text blocks. The rhythm is lively due to noticeable width differences across letters, while maintaining consistent serif treatment and a cohesive, sturdy baseline.