Slab Contrasted Tiba 5 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Amasis', 'Amasis eText', and 'Macklin' by Monotype; 'Quercus 10' by Storm Type Foundry; 'Adelle' by TypeTogether; and 'Clarendon' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, editorial, sturdy, friendly, vintage, authoritative, craft, impact, readability, heritage, robustness, approachability, bracketed, chunky, rounded, ink-trap feel, soft corners.
A heavy slab serif with broad, blocky proportions and confidently bracketed serifs. Strokes are thick with subtly tapered joins and mild contrast that becomes most noticeable where bowls and diagonals meet. Counters are relatively open for the weight, while terminals and inside corners show soft rounding that keeps the texture from feeling rigid. The lowercase has compact, robust forms with substantial slabs on ascenders and a sturdy, high-visibility rhythm in text.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and bold brand marks where a solid slab-serif presence is desired. It can also work for short editorial callouts, pull quotes, and signage where strong contrast against the background and a sturdy texture help carry the message.
The overall tone is bold and dependable with a warm, slightly retro flavor. Its chunky slabs and softened details suggest a practical, workmanlike voice—confident and approachable rather than formal or delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif backbone, balancing strong rectangular serifs with slightly softened shaping to keep large text readable and personable. It prioritizes bold presence and familiar, traditional cues while maintaining a contemporary smoothness in curves and joins.
In the sample text, the dense weight produces strong color and clear word shapes at display sizes, with the slab structure holding up well in all-caps. The numerals match the letterforms in heft and presence, reinforcing a cohesive, poster-friendly palette.