Slab Contrasted Tyve 8 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF More' by FontFont, 'Alkes' by Fontfabric, and 'Grimmig' by Schriftlabor (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, robust, confident, vintage, editorial, athletic, impact, heritage, ruggedness, legibility, authority, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap feel, soft corners, high impact.
A heavy, wide slab-serif with assertive, rectangular serifs and subtly bracketed joins. Strokes show noticeable (but not delicate) contrast, with thick verticals and slightly lighter connecting strokes that keep counters open at display sizes. Terminals and inner corners have a softened, slightly notched quality that adds texture, while the overall construction stays upright and steady. Uppercase forms are broad and weighty; lowercase is compact with sturdy bowls and a utilitarian rhythm, producing a dense, high-ink color on the page.
Best suited to display typography where impact is the priority: headlines, posters, bold editorial treatments, and branding that needs a sturdy slab-serif voice. It also fits packaging and signage where strong silhouettes and open counters help maintain recognition at a distance.
The font reads bold and self-assured, with a classic, workhorse energy reminiscent of traditional posters and headlines. Its chunky slabs and solid proportions give it a grounded, no-nonsense tone that can feel both retro and contemporary depending on setting. The slightly textured corner behavior adds a touch of ruggedness rather than polish.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a traditional slab-serif foundation, combining broad proportions and sturdy serifs with a hint of corner shaping to keep the forms lively and distinctive in big type.
In the sample text, the heavy weight and wide set create strong emphasis but also tighten word shapes, making it most comfortable at larger sizes or with generous tracking and leading. Numerals match the letterforms in mass and presence, suited to attention-grabbing figures.