Slab Contrasted Tyby 1 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Aman' by Blaze Type, 'FF More' by FontFont, and 'Bogue Slab' by Melvastype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, assertive, retro, rugged, friendly, impact, readability, heritage, signage, headline strength, slab serif, bracketed, chunky, ink-trap feel, high impact.
A heavy, chunky slab-serif with broad proportions and a compact, authoritative silhouette. Serifs read as squared and sturdy with gentle bracketing, and the overall drawing favors large counters and thick terminals for strong color on the page. Curves are full and slightly squared-off in places, giving bowls and rounds a sturdy, engineered feel, while joins and corners show small notches that suggest an ink-trap-like practicality. Numerals and capitals are robust and stable, with consistent weight distribution that keeps text blocks dense and highly legible at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, poster typography, and branding where a strong, classic slab presence is needed. It also works well for packaging and editorial display settings that benefit from a dense, punchy typographic color. For long passages, it is likely most comfortable at larger sizes or with generous spacing to avoid an overly heavy page texture.
The tone is bold and no-nonsense, with a retro editorial flavor that recalls traditional print headlines and storefront signage. Its stout slabs and confident curves project reliability and impact, while the slightly softened shaping keeps it approachable rather than severe.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a traditional slab-serif voice—sturdy, readable, and unmistakably bold. Its slightly softened geometry and practical corner handling suggest an aim toward real-world print and signage use, balancing toughness with approachability.
In the sample text, the font produces a dark, even texture with clear word shapes, making it especially effective where strong typographic voice is desired. The combination of big internal space and thick strokes helps prevent counters from collapsing, even in tightly set lines.