Slab Contrasted Tyly 13 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Brasilica' by CAST, 'Alkes' by Fontfabric, 'Clara Serif' by Signature Type Foundry, and 'Calicanto' by Sudtipos (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, confident, rugged, retro, editorial, western, impact, nostalgia, authority, display strength, print flavor, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap-like, sturdy, display-oriented.
A heavy, slab-serif design with broad proportions and assertive, squared forms. Strokes show noticeable modulation, with thick main stems and comparatively thinner joins and counters, creating a sculpted, slightly chiseled feel. Serifs are bold and largely rectangular with a subtly bracketed transition, and terminals often finish with crisp, flat cuts. The lowercase is compact and sturdy, with a single-storey “a” and “g,” and generally tight, dark counters that reinforce a dense texture in text.
Best suited to display settings where weight and presence matter: headlines, posters, branding marks, labels, and packaging. It can also work for short editorial subheads or pull quotes when a dense, authoritative color is desired, though the heavy texture may feel dominant in longer body text.
The overall tone is bold and self-assured, blending vintage poster energy with a practical, workmanlike toughness. It suggests Americana and old-style printing—strong, attention-grabbing, and a bit nostalgic—while remaining structured enough for short blocks of copy.
Likely drawn to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif voice—combining strong, blocklike structure and noticeable stroke shaping for a vintage, print-forward personality. The design appears intended to read clearly at large sizes while projecting durability and character.
The rhythm in the sample text is dark and even, with prominent slabs creating a strong horizontal emphasis. Rounded letters (like O/C) remain generous but are kept muscular by the heavy outer stroke, while letters with diagonals (V/W/X) keep a firm, engineered geometry rather than a calligraphic softness.