Slab Contrasted Tynu 2 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ITC Bookman' and 'ITC Korinna' by ITC and 'Bogue' and 'Bogue Slab' by Melvastype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, magazine, packaging, branding, sturdy, retro, editorial, confident, friendly, impact, readability, heritage, warmth, authority, bracketed, chunky, high-ink, rounded terminals, soft corners.
A robust slab-serif design with heavy, bracketed serifs and rounded joins that soften the otherwise blocky structure. Strokes show noticeable but not extreme modulation, with thick verticals and slightly lighter connecting strokes, producing a strong dark color in text. Counters are generous and the letterforms are broadly proportioned, giving the face an open, steady rhythm. Details like the ball terminal on the lowercase “j,” the two-storey “a,” and the compact, weighty numerals reinforce a classic, print-oriented build.
Best suited to display work where impact and clarity are needed: headlines, pull quotes, posters, and bold editorial layouts. It can also work well for branding and packaging that want a traditional, sturdy voice, especially at medium-to-large sizes where the serif shaping and counters read cleanly.
The overall tone feels sturdy and dependable, with a distinctly vintage, newspaper/advertising flavor. Its rounded brackets and ample counters add approachability, while the heavy slabs project confidence and authority.
The design appears intended to deliver a confident slab-serif voice with a classic print sensibility, balancing strong, attention-getting weight with softened brackets and open counters for readable, friendly display typography.
In the sample text, the font maintains a consistent texture at larger sizes, with clear word shapes and strong baseline presence. The serifs and joins remain smooth rather than sharp, which helps prevent the face from feeling overly rigid despite its substantial weight.