Slab Contrasted Tyzi 10 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Clavo' by Dada Studio, 'FF Kievit Slab' by FontFont, 'Rooney' by Jan Fromm, and 'Modum' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, editorial titling, bold, confident, vintage, rugged, friendly, impact, headline, authority, retro, bracketed serifs, sturdy, chunky, rounded joins, tight counters.
A heavy slab-serif design with broad proportions, firm vertical stress, and clearly bracketed, blocky serifs. Strokes are robust with visible contrast between main stems and secondary curves, and counters tend to be tight, amplifying the dark color on the page. Curves are generously rounded and terminals feel squared-off and substantial, producing an overall look that is sturdy, slightly condensed in detail, and highly emphatic in text.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, signage, and editorial titling where a strong typographic voice is desirable. It can work well for sports or collegiate-themed graphics, Western-leaning or heritage branding, and bold pull quotes, especially where high contrast and dense texture help anchor a layout. For long-form text, it will be most comfortable at larger sizes with ample line spacing due to its heavy weight and compact counters.
This typeface projects a confident, poster-forward voice with a hint of vintage showcard energy. Its sturdy slabs and compact interior spaces create a sense of authority and punch, while the rounded joins keep the tone friendly rather than severe.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in short bursts—large titles, emphatic labels, and attention-grabbing messaging. The combination of chunky slabs, rounded construction, and strong rhythm suggests a goal of readability at display sizes while maintaining a classic, slightly old-fashioned character.
The lowercase shows a sturdy, somewhat rustic rhythm with pronounced slabs on ascenders and a compact feel in letters like a, e, and s. Numerals are weighty and attention-grabbing, matching the overall display-first texture and maintaining consistent slab treatment.