Slab Contrasted Tyre 6 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bogue' and 'Bogue Slab' by Melvastype, 'Mundo Serif' and 'Prumo Slab' by Monotype, 'Mediator Serif' by ParaType, and 'Portada' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, mastheads, confident, retro, editorial, robust, friendly, impact, nostalgia, readability, authority, warmth, bracketed, chunky, ink-trap feel, soft corners, ball terminals.
A heavy, sturdy serif with pronounced slab-like terminals and a distinctly bracketed joining into the stems. Forms are broad and generously proportioned, with rounded stress and softly sculpted corners that keep the weight from feeling harsh. Counters are relatively open for the mass, and several letters show subtle flare and notch-like shaping near joins (notably in curved forms), adding a slightly ink-trap or cut-in character. The lowercase carries a compact, workmanlike rhythm with single-storey a and g and prominent ball/teardrop terminals on some details; numerals are thick and emphatic with rounded interior shapes.
Best suited to headlines and short-form display settings where its strong slabs and broad proportions can create impact—such as posters, packaging, mastheads, and brand marks. It can also work for pull quotes and section titles where a bold, classic editorial voice is desired.
The overall tone is bold and assertive while staying approachable—evoking vintage editorial headlines, collegiate or poster lettering, and classic American display typography. Its heavy slabs and softened curves convey dependability and a touch of nostalgia, making it feel confident rather than aggressive.
Likely designed to deliver maximum presence with a traditional slab-serif backbone, combining strong structure with softened, slightly sculpted details for a warm, vintage-leaning display personality.
The serif treatment is consistent and strongly graphic, producing a clear baseline and cap-line presence in text. Round letters (O, C, G, Q) show distinctive shaping and cut-ins that create lively texture at large sizes, while the dense color suggests careful use of spacing at smaller sizes.