Slab Contrasted Tyju 5 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Clarendon BT' by Bitstream, 'Clarendon' and 'Clarendon LT' by Linotype, 'Clarendon SB' and 'Clarendon SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Clarendon' and 'Clarendon No 1' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, sports branding, western, poster, athletic, retro, confident, impact, heritage, branding, bracketed, chunky, blocky, ink-trap feel, soft corners.
A heavy, block-built slab serif with compact counters, pronounced bracketed slabs, and a slightly rounded, inked-in finish. Strokes feel carved and sturdy, with visible contrast between main stems and the slab terminals that adds snap without becoming delicate. The shapes are broadly proportioned with generous horizontal presence and a steady baseline rhythm; joins and inner corners often soften into small notches that give an ink-trap-like flavor. Numerals are large and weighty, matching the uppercase in presence, while lowercase forms keep a simple, utilitarian structure with sturdy serifs and minimal flourish.
Best suited to display contexts where weight and presence are desired—headlines, posters, storefront-style signage, and bold packaging labels. It also fits sports or club branding and short callouts where the compact counters and strong slabs can create a memorable, punchy word shape.
The tone is assertive and old-school, evoking vintage signage, varsity graphics, and frontier-style display lettering. Its mass and squared-off slabs project reliability and blunt confidence, with a touch of nostalgia from the bracketed serifs and softened corners.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif voice, balancing rugged, sign-painter heritage cues with clean, uniform construction for straightforward display typography.
At larger sizes the strong slabs and tight apertures create a dense texture that reads as intentional impact rather than neutrality. The lowercase maintains a straightforward, workmanlike feel, helping mixed-case settings stay cohesive and grounded.