Slab Contrasted Tyho 1 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Intermedial Slab' by Blaze Type; 'ITC Pacella' by ITC; 'Amasis', 'Amasis eText', and 'Prumo Slab' by Monotype; 'Mediator Serif' by ParaType; and 'Quercus 10' by Storm Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, packaging, branding, confident, traditional, robust, authoritative, impact, legibility, heritage, headline strength, editorial tone, bracketed, chunky, blocky, ink-trap hints, ball terminals.
A heavy slab-serif with compact, blocky proportions and strongly bracketed serifs that read as sturdy rectangular feet rather than hairline details. Strokes show noticeable modulation, with thick verticals and comparatively lighter joins and curves, giving counters a carved, slightly oldstyle feel. The lowercase has rounded bowls and a relatively large x-height; dots and some terminals are rendered as pronounced balls, adding weight and personality. Curves (C, G, S) are full and smooth, while joins and internal corners appear slightly opened, helping the dense weight stay legible. Numerals are hefty and compact, matching the letterforms with strong slabs and rounded interior spaces.
Best suited to display sizes where its slab structure and weight can carry headlines, titles, and short blocks of copy with strong presence. It can also work for editorial pull quotes, packaging fronts, and brand marks that need a traditional, trustworthy voice with high impact.
The overall tone is classic and assertive—more newspaper and bookish than techy—projecting reliability and impact. Its bold slabs and rounded details feel familiar and slightly vintage, with a warm, editorial presence that suits emphatic messaging without becoming decorative.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum visual authority with a traditional slab-serif framework, balancing sturdy rectangular serifs with softened, rounded details for readability and warmth in bold display use.
The design maintains a consistent rhythm across caps and lowercase, with solid, even color in text. The uppercase is especially monumental, while the lowercase introduces softer cues (ball terminals and rounded bowls) that keep long lines from feeling overly rigid.