Slab Contrasted Tyba 4 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Capita' and 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype; 'Mundo Serif', 'Polyphonic', and 'Prumo Slab' by Monotype; and 'Engel New' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, sports branding, assertive, vintage, industrial, collegiate, editorial, impact, heritage, authority, readability, bracketed, blocky, robust, compact, crisp.
A heavy slab-serif with blocky proportions, sturdy verticals, and clearly bracketed slabs that soften into the stems rather than ending abruptly. Curves are broad and slightly squared-off in the transitions, giving rounds like O/C/G a solid, sculpted feel. Terminals and joins are clean and consistent, with a confident rhythm that stays readable even at larger headline sizes. The lowercase shows a traditional, text-like structure (two-storey a and g), and the numerals match the overall weight with stable, squared serifs and generous counters for a bold design.
Best suited to headlines and short passages where a bold, authoritative voice is needed—such as posters, editorial titles, packaging, and high-impact signage. It can also work well for sports or collegiate-style branding where sturdy slabs and a classic, print-forward feel are desirable.
The overall tone is forceful and dependable, with a distinctly vintage print character. Its chunky slabs and compact forms evoke old editorial headlines, posters, and utilitarian signage, projecting authority and a no-nonsense energy.
The type appears designed to deliver maximum impact through mass and strong slab structure while maintaining familiar, bookish lowercase forms for legibility. Its bracketed serifs and controlled contrast suggest an aim to bridge traditional editorial typography with robust display presence.
The design’s strong slab presence and slightly squared curvature create a uniform texture in blocks of text, while the larger serifs add a deliberate, stamped quality. The punctuation and spacing in the sample read cleanly, supporting emphatic display use without looking overly decorative.