Slab Contrasted Tyki 1 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Clarendon BT' by Bitstream, 'DT Augustina Slab' by Deveze Type, 'Pulpo' by Floodfonts, 'Clarendon' by Linotype, 'MC Eafist' by Maulana Creative, and 'Bogue Slab' by Melvastype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, robust, western, vintage, confident, industrial, impact, heritage, readability, character, blocky, bracketed, ball terminals, compact spacing, ink-trap feel.
A heavy, slab-serif design with broad proportions and strongly bracketed serifs that read as solid, squared-off platforms. Strokes show noticeable contrast for a slab face, with rounded joins and softened inner corners that create an ink-trap-like bite in tight counters. The lowercase has a tall x-height and sturdy, compact forms; the double-storey a and g are dense and controlled, and the i/j dots are round. Numerals are bold and characterful, with curvy shapes and pronounced weight distribution that keeps them highly visible at display sizes.
Best suited for headlines and short blocks of text where strong typographic voice is desired—posters, signage, labels, and brand marks. It can also work for punchy subheads or pull quotes, especially when a sturdy slab-serif texture is needed.
The overall tone is assertive and workmanlike, with a vintage, poster-ready personality. Its chunky slabs and softened details evoke an old-school Americana and print-shop feel—confident, a bit rustic, and built for impact.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif structure, combining bold massing with softened, print-aware details for readability and character in display contexts.
The font maintains a consistent rhythm and dark color, with tight counters and minimal interior whitespace that amplifies its presence. Letterforms favor stability over delicacy, making the silhouette and serif rhythm the main stylistic signature.