Slab Contrasted Tyre 1 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Alkes' by Fontfabric, 'Danton' by Hoftype, 'Mundo Serif' by Monotype, 'Calicanto' by Sudtipos, and 'Antonia' by Typejockeys (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, logotypes, confident, american, headline, sturdy, vintage, impact, tradition, durability, legibility, branding, blocky, bracketed, chunky, ink-trap, rounded.
A heavy slab-serif with broad proportions and compact internal counters, giving the letters a dense, poster-ready silhouette. Serifs are thick and strongly integrated, often with slight bracketing and softened joins that keep the weight from feeling brittle. Strokes show clear but not extreme contrast, and many forms feature subtly scooped or notched terminals (particularly visible in bowls and joins), adding texture and helping open up tight apertures. The overall rhythm is robust and even, with a slightly condensed feel inside each letterform despite the wide set, and numerals match the same sturdy, block-like construction.
Best suited to display roles where weight and presence are assets: headlines, posters, product packaging, labels, and bold editorial callouts. It also works well for signage and brand marks that need a durable, traditional voice and strong readability at a distance.
The tone is assertive and practical—evoking traditional print, signage, and workwear branding. Its bold slabs and compact counters convey reliability and impact, while the softened detailing keeps it approachable rather than severe.
Likely drawn to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif structure, combining thick, integrated serifs with slightly sculpted terminals to maintain clarity in dense, bold letterforms. The design appears aimed at capturing a traditional, utilitarian print flavor while staying clean enough for contemporary branding.
In text, the heavy color and tight apertures make it most comfortable at larger sizes; the design reads as deliberately chunky and economical, prioritizing strong shapes over delicate detail. The lowercase maintains a straightforward, workmanlike personality with single-storey forms and sturdy stems that stay visually consistent with the capitals and figures.