Slab Contrasted Tyde 4 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF More' by FontFont, 'Capita' and 'Danton' by Hoftype, 'Bogue Slab' by Melvastype, 'Mundo Serif' and 'Polyphonic' by Monotype, and 'PF Centro Slab Pro' by Parachute (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, packaging, signage, confident, classic, athletic, sturdy, display impact, heritage tone, print presence, bracketed, blocky, compact.
A heavy, slab-serif design with robust, blocky letterforms and pronounced bracketed serifs. Strokes show visible contrast, with thick verticals and slightly tapered joins that keep counters open despite the weight. Proportions read broad and steady, with a solid baseline, strong horizontals, and generally squared terminals softened by subtle rounding. The lowercase is compact and sturdy, with short ascenders/descenders and a consistent, even rhythm across words.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and short blocks of text where its slab serifs and contrast can project impact. It works well for editorial display, packaging, signage, and branding that wants a classic, confident voice with strong shelf and distance presence.
The overall tone is assertive and traditional, combining a vintage, print-era solidity with a punchy display presence. It feels dependable and authoritative, with a slightly sporty, poster-like energy that suits bold messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, traditional slab-serif look optimized for display use: strong silhouettes, emphatic serifs, and controlled contrast that maintains legibility while maximizing visual authority.
At large sizes the serifs and brackets become a defining texture, creating a strong horizontal emphasis across lines. The figures are weighty and headline-forward, matching the uppercase’s dense, confident color.