Slab Contrasted Tyvy 6 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Inka' by CarnokyType, 'Alda' by Emigre, 'Alkes' by Fontfabric, and 'Leida' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, confident, vintage, sturdy, assertive, impact, authority, readability, print voice, classic tone, bracketed, ball terminals, high-ink, compact, blocky.
A heavy, slab-serif design with bracketed serifs and a mostly low-to-moderate contrast rhythm, giving the letters a dense, solid color on the page. The proportions feel broad with generous bowls and strong horizontals; curves are full and slightly flattened at stress points, while joins are firm and geometric. Lowercase forms show compact counters and a pronounced, weighty presence, with round dots and occasional ball-like terminals that add a mildly softened, old-style flavor. Numerals match the strong, squared-off stance, maintaining thick stems and stable bases for consistent texture in text.
Best suited for headlines, subheads, and short-to-medium passages where a strong, anchored serif can carry emphasis. It works well for editorial identities, posters, and packaging that want a classic, authoritative feel with sturdy legibility at larger sizes.
The overall tone is confident and traditional, with a newspaper or poster-like authority. Its heavy slabs and tightly packed interior spaces create a robust, no-nonsense voice, while the subtle curvature and rounded details keep it from feeling purely mechanical.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, dependable slab-serif voice with a traditional print sensibility, balancing strong rectangular structure with slightly softened, curved details for warmth and readability in display and editorial contexts.
In the sample text, the font maintains an even, dark typographic color and clear word shapes, though small counters and thick joins suggest it benefits from comfortable sizing and spacing. The slab serifs read clearly and consistently across caps, lowercase, and figures, helping anchor lines and improve stability in display settings.