Slab Contrasted Tibi 1 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Chaparral' by Adobe and 'Askan', 'Calanda', 'Capita', and 'Danton' by Hoftype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logotypes, signage, western, vintage, sturdy, playful, confident, impact, nostalgia, branding, warmth, chunky, bracketed, softened, ink-trap feel, posterlike.
A very heavy slab serif with broad proportions and prominent, blocky serifs that often show subtle bracketing. Strokes are thick and confident with noticeable (but not delicate) contrast, giving counters a punched-out, posterlike solidity. Curves are generously rounded and terminals feel slightly softened, producing a sturdy rhythm rather than a crisp, razor-edged one. The lowercase is compact and robust with a single-storey a and g, rounded joins, and a generally wide, even color across text.
Well suited to display settings such as posters, headlines, and bold editorial openers where its slabs and strong texture can anchor a layout. It also fits branding, packaging, and signage that want a vintage or western-leaning voice with clear, high-impact letterforms.
The overall tone is bold and nostalgic, evoking classic poster and display typography with a friendly, slightly rustic swagger. Its dense letterforms and emphatic slabs communicate confidence and durability, while the rounded shapes keep it approachable rather than severe.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum visual impact with a classic slab-serif backbone, combining sturdy construction and subtle stroke shaping to feel both traditional and energetic. Its wide stance and softened detailing suggest an aim toward expressive display typography that remains readable and consistent across mixed-case text.
The design reads best when given room to breathe: the heavy serifs and tight internal spaces create strong word shapes, but can feel dense at smaller sizes. Numerals match the same weight and presence, supporting headline use and branding systems where figures need to hold their own.