Slab Contrasted Tyhy 1 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF More' by FontFont, 'Alkes' by Fontfabric, 'Grimmig' by Schriftlabor, and 'Kitsch' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, branding, western, vintage, sturdy, playful, poster, impact, nostalgia, wood-type feel, display clarity, brand character, chunky, bracketed, incised, rounded, bouncy.
A heavy, display-oriented slab serif with broad proportions, compact counters, and assertive rectangular serifs that feel slightly bracketed and chiseled at the joins. Strokes show noticeable modulation and crisp wedge-like terminals, giving the letters a carved, print-era look rather than purely geometric construction. The lowercase is compact with a robust, rounded presence; bowls and shoulders are thick and slightly uneven in rhythm, lending a lively texture. Numerals are similarly weighty and wide, designed to read as solid blocks at larger sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, signage, and short blocks of copy where its chunky slabs and carved detailing can register clearly. It can work well for packaging and brand marks that want a vintage or Western-leaning voice, and for editorial display settings where strong contrast and sturdy serifs help anchor the page.
The overall tone is bold and theatrical, mixing old-time print craftsmanship with a hint of frontier and circus-poster energy. It feels confident and friendly rather than formal, with a warm, nostalgic character that invites headline use.
Likely designed as an attention-first slab serif that channels historical wood-type and engraved display traditions, prioritizing impact, character, and recognizability over neutral text economy.
The face builds emphasis through mass and silhouette: strong serifs, tight internal spaces, and dramatic, ink-trap-like notches at some corners create a textured edge in paragraphs. In longer lines the rhythm becomes punchy and attention-grabbing, with distinct word shapes and a slightly bouncy baseline impression due to the varied letter widths.