Slab Contrasted Tyky 5 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Pulpo' by Floodfonts, 'Belizio' by Font Bureau, 'MC Eafist' by Maulana Creative, 'Bogue Slab' by Melvastype, 'PT Serif Pro' by ParaType, and 'Firelli' by Typejockeys (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, editorial, confident, rugged, retro, collegiate, impact, authority, vintage flavor, display strength, print voice, bracketed, blocky, sturdy, compact, punchy.
A heavy slab serif with broad proportions, squared terminals, and substantial, bracketed slabs that give each glyph a planted, sturdy stance. Strokes show noticeable contrast for a slab design, with thick verticals and slightly lighter joins and horizontals, while corners are mostly crisp and geometric. The lowercase is compact and weighty, with a single-storey “a” and “g,” small-ish apertures, and rounded counters that keep the texture dense in text. Numerals are robust and old-style in feel, with curved forms and strong baseline presence.
Best suited for attention-grabbing headlines, posters, and branding where a bold slab voice is desired. It also works well for packaging and editorial pull quotes, and can serve as a distinctive text face when set with adequate size and spacing to maintain clarity.
The overall tone feels assertive and workmanlike, with a retro, print-forward character. Its bold slabs and compact counters create a blunt, no-nonsense voice that can read as collegiate, Western-inspired, or vintage editorial depending on pairing and spacing.
Designed to deliver a powerful slab-serif presence with a slightly contrasted, vintage-leaning structure that stays readable while projecting authority. The emphasis appears to be on strong silhouette, dependable rhythm, and high-impact typography for print-like applications.
In paragraphs, the font produces a dark, even color with prominent serifs that reinforce horizontality and rhythm. The strong, sculpted shapes and tight internal spaces suggest it benefits from generous tracking and comfortable leading at smaller sizes, while thriving at display sizes where the slab details become a feature.