Slab Contrasted Tywi 9 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Inka' by CarnokyType, 'Rooney' by Jan Fromm, 'Mundo Serif' by Monotype, 'PF Centro Serif Pro' by Parachute, 'Epica Pro' by Sudtipos, 'Karol' by Type-Ø-Tones, and 'Noort' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, logos, western, circus, vintage, bold, playful, attention, nostalgia, impact, bracketed, bulky, chunky, rounded, softened.
A heavy, slab-serif display face with broad proportions and compact interior counters. Serifs are thick and bracketed, giving terminals a sturdy, slightly softened feel rather than sharp, mechanical cuts. Strokes show noticeable contrast for a slab style, with rounded joins and subtly irregular, carved-looking curves that keep the texture lively. The lowercase is robust and bouncy, with single-storey forms and a prominent, rounded g; figures are similarly weighty and highly graphic.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of text where its thick slabs and wide stance can command attention—posters, signage, packaging, and brand marks. It can also work for large subheads or pull quotes when a vintage, showbill flavor is desired.
The overall tone is confident and attention-grabbing, with a nostalgic, show-poster character. Its chunky slabs and rounded shaping evoke western and circus-era lettering, balancing toughness with a friendly, slightly quirky warmth.
Likely designed to deliver a bold, characterful slab-serif voice that reads instantly at distance, while adding a retro, handcrafted edge through softened brackets and lively curves.
Spacing reads generous in display settings, and the heavy slabs create strong horizontal emphasis. Curves and terminals feel intentionally softened, producing a printed, poster-like rhythm rather than a crisp editorial texture.