Slab Contrasted Tidy 4 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Malaga' by Emigre and 'Landa' by Sudtipos (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, branding, western, vintage, punchy, rustic, friendly, display impact, retro tone, poster utility, heritage branding, bracketed, wedge serif, rounded, compact, heavyweight.
A heavy, bracketed slab-serif with rounded corners and wedge-like terminals that give the serifs a soft, carved feel rather than sharp blocks. Strokes are robust with modest contrast, and counters stay fairly open for the weight, producing solid, dark text color. The letters show slightly condensed, compact proportions with sturdy verticals and subtly cupped joins; curves are full and smooth, and terminals often flare into short slabs. Numerals share the same chunky build and rounded shaping, keeping the overall rhythm consistent in display settings.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and signage where bold impact and a classic slab-serif voice are desirable. It also fits packaging and branding that aim for an artisanal, heritage, or Americana feel, and works well for short blocks of emphasis text where a strong typographic anchor is needed.
The tone reads vintage and workmanlike, with a strong nod to old poster and Western-inspired lettering. Its heavy forms feel confident and attention-getting, while the rounded bracketed serifs add a warm, approachable character instead of a severe, industrial one.
The design appears intended to deliver high-impact display typography with a nostalgic slab-serif flavor, balancing strong, blocky structure with rounded, bracketed details for readability and charm. It prioritizes recognizability and warmth in large sizes while maintaining consistent, sturdy rhythms across letters and numerals.
In text, the dense weight creates strong presence and can tighten perceived spacing, especially in longer lines, which reinforces its display-first personality. The combination of stout stems and softened slabs gives it a tactile, printed or wood-type impression without looking distressed.