Slab Contrasted Tyki 3 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kontiki' and 'Pulpo' by Floodfonts, 'Belizio' by Font Bureau, 'MC Eafist' by Maulana Creative, and 'Bogue Slab' by Melvastype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, assertive, vintage, editorial, rugged, collegiate, display impact, classic voice, print texture, brand authority, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap, chunky, high-impact.
A heavy, slab-serif design with chunky, bracketed serifs and rounded joins that soften the otherwise blocky skeleton. Strokes are robust with noticeable (but not delicate) modulation, giving counters a slightly sculpted, inked-in feel. Terminals and serifs tend toward squared forms with subtle curvature, and several glyphs show small notches and deep interior corners that add texture and help keep shapes open at large sizes. The overall rhythm is dense and confident, with generous bowls and sturdy horizontals that read clearly in display settings.
This font excels in display typography such as headlines, posters, logos, and packaging where strong presence and a traditional slab-serif flavor are desired. It can also work for short editorial callouts, labels, and signage where bold, high-contrast black-on-white impact is important.
The tone is bold and declarative, evoking classic print and signage traditions. It carries a vintage, collegiate energy—authoritative and a bit rugged—well suited to headlines that need to feel established, punchy, and unmistakable.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif structure, combining strong, rectangular foundations with softened brackets and sculpted interior corners for a more crafted, print-forward feel. It prioritizes authority and legibility at larger sizes while maintaining a distinctive, vintage-leaning texture.
Uppercase forms feel especially monumental, while the lowercase keeps the same weighty voice with compact details and prominent serifs. Numerals match the letterforms’ stout construction, maintaining the same sturdy, poster-ready presence across the set.