Slab Contrasted Tiba 12 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Classic Round' and 'Classic XtraRound' by Durotype; 'Siseriff' by Linotype; 'Diaria Pro' by Mint Type; 'Eponymous', 'Nitida Headline', and 'Polyphonic' by Monotype; 'Directa Serif' by Outras Fontes; and 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, robust, confident, vintage, industrial, collegiate, impact, authority, heritage, solidity, blocky, bracketed, rectilinear, high-impact, sturdy.
A heavy, slab-serif design with broad, block-like letterforms and firmly bracketed serifs. Strokes show clear, controlled contrast—thick verticals paired with slightly lighter horizontals—while terminals and joins stay crisp and rectilinear. The proportions feel compact with generous counters for the weight, and the overall rhythm is steady and sturdy, producing strong word shapes in text. Numerals follow the same solid construction, with rounded bowls and assertive slabs that keep the set visually unified.
Best suited for headlines and short blocks of text where impact and presence are needed, such as posters, signage, and bold editorial titling. It can also work well for brand marks and packaging that benefit from a sturdy, traditional slab-serif voice.
The font conveys a rugged, no-nonsense tone with a classic, poster-like authority. Its bold slabs and compact forms suggest tradition and reliability, leaning toward a vintage/industrial mood while remaining clean and legible at display sizes.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual strength with classic slab-serif cues, balancing a solid, vintage-inspired character with enough internal openness to keep large text readable.
Uppercase forms read especially stately and architectural, while lowercase maintains a consistent, structured texture without becoming overly condensed. The heavy serifs and pronounced weight create strong horizontal anchoring, making lines of text feel grounded and emphatic.