Slab Contrasted Tiba 9 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Capital' and 'Lagom' by Fenotype, 'Pulpo' by Floodfonts, 'Macklin' by Monotype, and 'Clarendon' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, western, poster, workwear, confident, friendly, impact, heritage, legibility, warmth, blocky, bracketed, soft corners, sturdy, chunky.
A heavy slab-serif with broad proportions and compact counters, built from sturdy vertical stems and wide, rectangular serifs that feel slightly bracketed into the main strokes. Curves are full and rounded, with softened joins that keep the texture even at large sizes. Contrast is present but restrained, and the overall rhythm is dense and punchy, especially in the lowercase where terminals and bowls stay generously thick. Numerals and capitals follow the same blocky, poster-like construction, producing a dark, stable typographic color.
Best suited to short-form display work where mass and presence are an advantage: headlines, posters, labels, and bold brand marks. It also performs well for signage-style applications and editorial openers where a strong, traditional slab voice is desired.
The font reads as assertive and dependable, with a distinctly Americana/Western headline energy. Its chunky slabs and rounded curves give it a friendly, workwear tone—bold without feeling sharp or aggressive. Overall it suggests heritage signage, packaging, and statement typography.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif voice—pairing wide, emphatic serifs with rounded, approachable curves. It aims for a heritage-inspired display look that stays legible and cohesive at large sizes.
In running text the weight creates a strong, continuous stripe, so spacing and counters feel intentionally tight and impactful rather than airy. The slab shapes stay consistent across curves and straight segments, helping the face maintain a uniform, billboard-ready presence.