Slab Contrasted Tila 16 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF More' by FontFont (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, western, retro, playful, rugged, poster, display impact, vintage flavor, rustic branding, poster utility, chunky, bracketed, soft-cornered, bulky, quirky.
A chunky, heavy serif with broad proportions and pronounced slab-like terminals. The serifs are thick and mostly bracketed into the stems, with slightly softened corners and a gently irregular, “rubber-stamp” finish rather than razor-clean geometry. Counters are compact and rounded, and the overall rhythm is dense and steady, with clear, blocky shapes that hold together at large sizes. Uppercase forms are sturdy and squarish, while the lowercase keeps a friendly, compact structure with substantial feet and terminals that emphasize horizontals.
Best suited for display contexts such as bold headlines, posters, storefront or event signage, and packaging that benefits from a vintage or rustic feel. It can also work for logo wordmarks where a sturdy, characterful slab presence is desired, especially when set with relaxed spacing.
The tone reads as vintage and rustic, evoking saloon posters, carnival signage, and old-time print ephemera. Its weight and chunky slabs give it a confident, no-nonsense voice, while the subtly wobbly, softened detailing adds a casual, approachable humor.
The design appears aimed at delivering an emphatic slab-serif look with a retro, print-worn personality—prioritizing impact and character over neutral readability in long text. Its wide stance and heavy serifs suggest a font built for attention-grabbing titles and branding that references classic Americana and old poster typography.
In paragraph-style settings the strong weight and tight interior spaces create a dark, emphatic texture, making it most comfortable when given generous size and breathing room. Numerals match the bold, sign-painted character with simple, sturdy silhouettes suited to display use.