Slab Contrasted Tysi 1 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Askan' by Hoftype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, mastheads, editorial, heritage, assertive, collegiate, industrial, impact, readability, tradition, authority, display, bracketed, robust, sturdy, crisp, chunky.
A robust slab-serif with strong, blocky terminals and clearly bracketed slabs that give the outlines a carved, print-like solidity. Stems are heavy and steady, with moderate internal contrast and rounded joins that keep the texture from feeling mechanical. Counters are generous for the weight, and the rhythm is confident and even; capitals read monumental while the lowercase maintains a compact, workmanlike structure. Figures are similarly stout and high-impact, with simple, legible forms that match the letterforms’ weight and serif treatment.
This face performs best in headlines, mastheads, packaging, and branding systems that need a sturdy, classic slab presence. It’s well suited to editorial titles, event posters, and signage where bold letterforms and clear serifs help maintain legibility and authority at medium-to-large sizes.
The tone is authoritative and traditional, evoking vintage editorial and collegiate signage rather than a delicate book face. Its heavy slabs and confident proportions communicate strength, reliability, and a slightly nostalgic, poster-like punch.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic slab-serif voice with modern consistency: heavy, bracketed slabs for impact, moderate contrast for shaping, and open counters to preserve readability at display sizes. It aims to feel familiar and dependable while remaining forceful in contemporary layouts.
The serif shapes and bracketing create a softer edge than a pure geometric slab, helping large blocks of text feel less harsh while still maintaining high impact. In longer settings, the dense color is consistent and attention-grabbing, favoring display and short-form reading over airy, lightweight typography.