Slab Contrasted Tiby 1 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF More' by FontFont, 'Capita' by Hoftype, 'Rooney' by Jan Fromm, and 'Grimmig' by Schriftlabor (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, sturdy, retro, friendly, confident, punchy, display impact, vintage flavor, approachable voice, tactile texture, soft slabs, bracketed serifs, rounded terminals, ink-trap feel, chunky.
A heavy, compact slab-serif with broad proportions, softened corners, and subtly bracketed slab serifs. Strokes show noticeable contrast for a slab design, with rounded joins and slightly swollen curves that give counters a cushioned look. Terminals and serifs feel sculpted rather than sharp, and several letters show small notches and tapered transitions that add an almost ink-trap, letterpress-like texture. Overall rhythm is bold and even, with generous interior shapes that help maintain legibility at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and branding where a bold, personable slab-serif voice is desirable. It can also work for short blocks of emphasis text or pull quotes, where its strong texture and softened serifs remain readable while adding a retro, tactile personality.
The tone is robust and approachable, combining a vintage sign-painting or wood-type feel with a modern, friendly softness. Its weight and rounded detailing project confidence and warmth rather than severity, making it feel inviting and characterful.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a warm, nostalgic slab-serif character, balancing strong structure with rounded, crafted details for a distinctive display presence.
The font’s distinctive slabs and rounded modeling create strong word shapes and a recognizable texture in paragraphs, especially in mixed-case text. The numerals match the same chunky, softened construction, keeping the set visually consistent.