Slab Contrasted Tiba 3 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Macklin' by Monotype and 'Clarendon' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, signage, confident, retro, hearty, friendly, assertive, impact, display clarity, vintage tone, brand presence, print voice, slab serifs, bracketed slabs, ink traps, sturdy, compact counters.
A heavy slab serif with blocky, bracketed terminals and a pronounced, poster-like weight throughout. Strokes show moderate contrast, with broad horizontal slabs and thickened joins that create slightly pinched interior corners in places. Proportions are generous and fairly wide, with round letters carrying full bowls and relatively tight counters, giving the face a dense, dark texture. The lowercase is robust and compact, with strong, squared-off serifs and a straightforward, readable rhythm across words; numerals are similarly bold and broad with clear, stable silhouettes.
This font is well suited to headlines, posters, and editorial display where strong typographic color is desired. Its sturdy slabs and wide set also make it effective for branding, packaging, and signage that needs a confident, retro-leaning voice. In short passages it remains readable, though its dense weight and tight counters suggest best results at display sizes.
The overall tone is bold and down-to-earth, mixing a vintage print feel with a friendly, approachable solidity. It reads as confident and workmanlike—more welcoming than austere—while still delivering strong impact at a glance.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold slab-serif voice optimized for impact and legibility, pairing traditional slab cues with a slightly softened, print-oriented finish. It emphasizes strong word shapes and a consistent, high-ink presence for attention-grabbing typography.
The letterforms favor soft bracketing and sturdy geometry over sharp refinement, producing a warm, slightly compressed interior space that enhances color on the page. The heavy slabs and reinforced joints help maintain clarity in large sizes and create a strong horizontal emphasis in text.