Slab Contrasted Tibi 7 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Chaparral' by Adobe and 'Calanda', 'Capita', and 'Danton' by Hoftype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, editorial, confident, retro, industrial, rugged, impact, authority, heritage, legibility, display, bracketed, blocky, sturdy, ink-trap, compact.
A heavy slab serif with pronounced, bracketed terminals and a compact, blocky construction. Strokes show noticeable contrast for the style, with thick verticals and slightly lighter joins that keep counters open despite the weight. Serifs are broad and squared with softened/bracketed transitions, and many joins show subtle notch-like shaping that reads like restrained ink-trap behavior at text sizes. The overall rhythm is sturdy and emphatic, with relatively tight apertures and robust curves that hold up well in dense settings.
Best suited for attention-forward typography such as headlines, posters, packaging, and brand marks where a strong, grounded presence is desired. It also works for editorial display—pull quotes, section headers, and short subheads—especially when spacing is opened slightly for improved readability.
The tone is bold and self-assured, leaning toward classic print and retro-industrial signage. Its chunky slabs and sturdy modulation evoke an old-school, workmanlike credibility, while the crisp shaping keeps it feeling editorial rather than purely decorative.
Designed to deliver maximum impact with a sturdy slab-serif voice, balancing rugged, print-era character with controlled contrast and disciplined proportions for clear, high-ink display setting.
In the sample text, the face maintains strong word shapes and consistent color across long lines, though the dense weight makes it most comfortable when given generous tracking and leading. Numerals appear similarly stout and highly legible, matching the letterforms’ squared, bracketed finish.