Slab Contrasted Tiba 7 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Abril' and 'Abril Titling' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, branding, packaging, sturdy, confident, vintage, collegiate, impact, authority, heritage, readability, display strength, bracketed, blocky, ink-trap-like, rounded joins, open counters.
A heavy slab serif with compact, squared proportions and strongly bracketed serifs that read as blocks rather than delicate terminals. Strokes show noticeable but controlled contrast, with thick verticals and slightly lighter connecting strokes, producing a dense, poster-ready color. Curves are broad and slightly squared-off, and several joins show small scooped notches that evoke ink-trap-like shaping. The lowercase has a robust, workmanlike texture with a two-storey “a” and “g,” short ascenders/descenders, and wide, open counters that help maintain clarity at display sizes. Numerals are large and weighty, matching the caps in presence and emphasizing sturdy, straight-sided forms.
Best suited to headlines and short blocks of text where a strong, traditional slab presence is desirable—magazine titles, poster typography, signage, and brand marks. It also works well for packaging and labels that benefit from a sturdy, heritage-forward tone, and for pull quotes or subheads needing clear emphasis.
The overall tone is bold and dependable, with a distinctly traditional, print-era feel. It suggests institutional authority and a touch of Americana—confident and straightforward rather than refined or delicate. The chunky serifs and compact rhythm give it an assertive, headline-oriented voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic slab-serif authority with modern display punch: heavy, bracketed serifs for stability, moderated contrast for articulation, and slightly notched joins to keep dense shapes readable and lively in large sizes.
The capitals are especially block-driven, creating strong horizontal anchoring from the slab serifs and a stable baseline. Round letters (C, O, Q) retain a slightly squarish tension, while diagonals (V, W, X) stay thick and resolute, preserving the font’s dense, even texture in words.