Slab Contrasted Tyhy 7 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Inka' by CarnokyType and 'Askan' by Hoftype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, signage, vintage, western, playful, confident, rugged, attention, nostalgia, impact, character, bracketed, bulky, rounded, chunky, poster-like.
A heavy, compact slab-serif with broad proportions and strongly bracketed serifs that soften into the stems. Strokes show noticeable modulation, with rounded joins and generous curves that keep counters open despite the dense weight. Terminals and corners feel slightly blunted rather than razor-sharp, creating a sturdy, friendly texture across lines. The numerals and capitals share a consistent, blocky rhythm, while lowercase forms maintain clear differentiation and sturdy footings.
Best suited to display typography such as posters, large headlines, storefront or wayfinding-style signage, and bold packaging or label work. It can also support short bursts of editorial emphasis (pull quotes, section headers) where a distinctive, vintage-flavored slab voice is desired.
The overall tone is bold and nostalgic, with a frontier poster and old-style print sensibility. Its chunky slabs and softened contours give it an approachable, handcrafted confidence rather than a strict, modern stiffness. The texture reads energetic and attention-grabbing, suited to expressive, characterful typography.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum impact with a traditional slab-serif foundation, emphasizing strong silhouettes, softened bracketing, and a lively printed texture. Its forms suggest an aim to evoke historic poster and signage aesthetics while remaining legible through open counters and consistent structural weight.
In paragraph settings the strong serifs create a pronounced horizontal cadence and a dark typographic color, so spacing and line length will significantly affect readability. The design’s rounded bracketing and open counters help maintain clarity at display sizes while keeping the voice distinctly bold and decorative.