Slab Contrasted Tymo 1 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Albra' by BumbumType, 'Inka' by CarnokyType, 'FF Milo Serif' by FontFont, 'Alkes' by Fontfabric, and 'Loretta' by Nova Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, packaging, branding, heritage, authoritative, collegiate, industrial, impact, tradition, authority, legibility, bracketed, heavy serifs, compact counters, teardrop terminals, robust.
A robust serif with pronounced, bracketed slab-like serifs and strong vertical stress. Strokes show clear modulation, with thick stems and comparatively finer joins and inner curves, producing crisp counters and sharp inside corners. The proportions feel broad and steady, with generous caps and rounded forms (notably in O/C/G) balancing the blocky serif structure. Lowercase maintains a straightforward, workmanlike build with sturdy bowls and short-to-moderate ascenders/descenders, while numerals carry the same weighty, sculpted presence for consistent color in text.
Best suited to headlines, pull quotes, mastheads, and other short-to-medium settings where a strong typographic voice is needed. It also fits packaging and branding that want a classic, trustworthy impression, and editorial layouts that benefit from sturdy, high-contrast emphasis.
The overall tone is confident and traditional, with a distinctly institutional feel—part academic, part old-school print. Its heavy serifs and contrast add a sense of gravitas and formality, while the rounded curves keep it approachable rather than severe.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a classic slab-serif framework, combining old-style authority with modern punch. Its clear contrast and weight suggest a focus on display clarity and a distinctive, print-forward personality.
In text, the face produces a dense, emphatic texture that favors impact over delicacy. The heavy serifs and tight apertures can visually thicken at smaller sizes, but at display and headline sizes the rhythm reads cleanly and decisively.