Slab Contrasted Tyja 5 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Marselis Serif' by FontFont, 'Amasis' and 'Prumo Slab' by Monotype, and 'Abril' and 'Abril Titling' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, bold, rugged, retro, assertive, friendly, impact, stability, legibility, nostalgia, blocky, bracketed, rounded, compact, sturdy.
A heavy, slab‑serif design with broad proportions, large counters, and strongly bracketed serifs that read as solid “feet” at the ends of strokes. Stems are thick and confident, with gently rounded joins and softened corners that keep the weight from feeling brittle. Contrast is present but controlled: curves and joints thin slightly against the dominant verticals, while the slabs stay substantial and steady. The lowercase is robust and readable with a single‑storey a and g, round i/j dots, and a generally even, forward rhythm that holds together well in dense text.
This style excels in headlines, display lines, and short blocks of copy where a dense, authoritative presence is desirable. It suits branding and packaging that benefit from a sturdy, vintage-leaning voice, and it can hold up well in signage or titles where clarity at larger sizes matters.
The overall tone is forceful and dependable, with a slightly nostalgic, poster-like warmth. It feels workwear and editorial at once—confident, plainspoken, and meant to command attention without turning sharp or delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a stable, grounded slab structure, combining classic serif cues with softened, contemporary shaping for approachable strength.
The numerals are wide and heavy with strong baseline anchoring, matching the headline-ready texture of the letters. Spacing appears generous enough for large settings, creating a dark, uniform typographic color that stays coherent across mixed case and figures.