Slab Contrasted Tyju 9 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Pulpo' by Floodfonts, 'ITC Bookman' by ITC, 'MC Eafist' by Maulana Creative, and 'Bogue' and 'Bogue Slab' by Melvastype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, sturdy, confident, retro, editorial, industrial, impact, heritage, ruggedness, approachability, bracketed, blocky, compact counters, soft terminals, ball terminals.
A very heavy slab serif with broad proportions, pronounced bracketed slabs, and a compact, tightly packed interior rhythm. Stems are thick and steady while joins and corners are gently softened, giving the shapes a slightly rounded, ink-trap-like robustness rather than sharp geometry. Counters are relatively small for the weight, and the lowercase shows prominent, rounded dots and occasional ball-like terminals that add a touch of warmth to the otherwise blocky construction. Numerals and capitals keep a consistent, bold presence with clear silhouettes and strong horizontal emphasis from the slabs.
Best suited for headline and display work where its weight and slab structure can deliver immediate impact—posters, mastheads, packaging labels, and bold brand lockups. It can also work for short editorial callouts or pull quotes when set with ample spacing to maintain clarity.
The tone is bold and no-nonsense, with a retro print sensibility that feels at home in headlines and display settings. Its hefty slabs and compact counters convey confidence and durability, while the softened details keep it approachable rather than austere.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a classic slab-serif framework, balancing rugged, print-like mass with softened corners and friendly details for broad, attention-grabbing use.
At text sizes the dense color and tight apertures create a powerful typographic texture; spacing and word shapes read best when given generous leading and room to breathe. The design’s bracketed serifs and rounded punctuation-like details contribute to a slightly vintage, press-driven character.