Slab Contrasted Tibi 5 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Brignell Slab' by IB TYPE Inc., 'MVB Dovetail' by MVB, 'Amasis' and 'Amasis eText' by Monotype, and 'Cabrito' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, packaging, branding, confident, heritage, robust, friendly, impact, readability, classic tone, print presence, warmth, slab serif, bracketed, ball terminals, heavy serifs, softened.
A heavy slab-serif design with broad proportions, sturdy vertical stems, and pronounced, squared serifs that often show gentle bracketing into the stems. Stroke contrast is noticeable but restrained, giving counters a clear, open feel while keeping the overall color dense and authoritative. Curves are rounded and slightly softened, with occasional ball-like terminals (notably in letters such as J and y), helping the bold structure feel less rigid. The lowercase has a compact, readable build with a two-storey a and g, short ascenders, and a rhythmic, slightly irregular width distribution across characters.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and display typography where strong serif structure and dense texture can carry the page. It also fits branding and packaging that benefit from a traditional, dependable voice, and can work for short editorial passages when ample size and leading are available.
The font conveys a confident, old-style editorial tone—solid and trustworthy, with a touch of warmth from its rounded joins and terminal details. Its presence feels classic and print-forward, suggesting tradition and reliability more than minimalism or high-tech precision.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, readable slab-serif voice with a classic print sensibility, combining strong slabs for impact with softened curves and terminal details to keep the tone approachable.
Figures are weighty and well-anchored, matching the strong serifed texture of the letters, and the overall spacing in the sample text reads dense but controlled. The mix of squared slabs and rounded bowls creates a distinctive texture that feels both sturdy and approachable, especially at larger sizes.