Slab Contrasted Tyro 7 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, assertive, industrial, retro, hearty, editorial, impact, sturdiness, authority, vintage print, attention, bracketed, sturdy, blocky, ink-trap, high impact.
A heavy slab serif with prominent, block-like serifs and slightly bracketed joins that keep corners from feeling brittle. Strokes are robust with noticeable contrast between dominant verticals and flatter horizontals, and counters are relatively open for the weight. Curves are broad and well supported, while terminals and serifs stay square and confident, creating a strong, poster-ready texture. Overall spacing reads generous for the weight, helping the design avoid clogging in bold settings.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and branding where a bold, sturdy serif presence is needed. It can also work for short editorial callouts, pull quotes, and signage where high impact and clear letterforms matter more than long-form reading comfort.
The font communicates a confident, no-nonsense tone with a hint of vintage print and utilitarian signage. Its dense color and chunky slabs project authority and durability, while the softened transitions add a touch of warmth rather than pure harshness.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through thick slabs, ample structure, and a controlled amount of contrast, producing a robust, attention-grabbing serif for display typography.
In continuous text the rhythm is strongly vertical and headline-oriented, with an even, emphatic cadence. The numerals match the letterforms in mass and stance, reinforcing a cohesive, display-first voice.