Slab Contrasted Tiby 3 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF More' by FontFont, 'Plush' by Fontfabric, 'Capita' and 'Danton' by Hoftype, 'Narevik' by ParaType, and 'PF Centro Serif Pro' by Parachute (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, sturdy, assertive, retro, collegiate, industrial, impact, stability, heritage, display, authority, blocky, bracketed, compact, softened, high-impact.
A heavy, block-built serif with pronounced slab terminals and gently bracketed joins that soften the corners without losing mass. Strokes are consistently thick with a modest, readable modulation, and counters stay fairly open for a weight this dense. The letterforms lean toward broad, confident proportions with straightforward geometry, while details like short crossbars and squared-off endings keep the rhythm punchy and stable. Numerals match the overall heft, with rounded bowls and firm bases that hold up well at display sizes.
Well suited to headlines, posters, and bold editorial callouts where density and presence are needed. It can work effectively for signage and packaging that benefit from a sturdy, traditional voice, and it’s a strong candidate for wordmarks that want a dependable, heritage-leaning slab-serif character.
The overall tone is bold and no-nonsense, combining a classic slab-serifs solidity with a vintage, poster-like confidence. It reads as familiar and authoritative—evoking workwear, campus signage, and headline typography—while still feeling approachable due to its softened brackets and rounded interior shapes.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a traditional slab-serif silhouette—prioritizing solidity, legibility at large sizes, and a familiar vintage/collegiate flavor. Its bracketed slabs and controlled contrast suggest a balance between rugged display strength and clean, dependable readability.
In text settings the weight creates strong color and a compact rhythm, making it best suited to short lines rather than long reading. The thick serifs and sturdy stems help maintain definition on light backgrounds, and the slightly varied widths give the texture a lively, headline-driven feel.