Slab Contrasted Tyji 11 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, bold, authoritative, retro, industrial, editorial, impact, legibility, heritage, stability, bracketed, chunky, heavy, sturdy, compact.
A heavy, slab-serif design with broad proportions and strongly bracketed, rectangular serifs that lock into the stems with a confident, print-like solidity. Curves are generously rounded and slightly squarish in feel, producing large counters and a steady, even rhythm across words. Stroke contrast is present but restrained, with thick main stems and weighty slabs that keep the silhouette dark and consistent. The lowercase shows traditional, readable forms with a sturdy, vertical stress and compact joins, while the numerals match the same blocky, high-impact construction.
Best suited to headlines, editorial display, posters, packaging, and branding that needs a strong typographic anchor. It also works well for signage and labels where durability and instant recognition are more important than delicacy.
The overall tone is forceful and dependable, evoking classic newspaper and poster typography with a workmanlike, no-nonsense presence. It reads as traditional and grounded, with a slightly vintage, American editorial flavor.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif voice—prioritizing bold presence, stable geometry, and consistent word shapes for attention-grabbing display typography.
The dense color and pronounced slab terminals make it especially impactful in short lines; in longer setting it maintains a steady texture but can feel visually weighty. Rounded interior shapes help keep letters distinct despite the strong overall mass.