Slab Contrasted Tyba 7 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Chaparral' by Adobe, 'Intermedial Slab' by Blaze Type, 'FF More' by FontFont, 'Alkes' by Fontfabric, and 'Danton' by Hoftype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, confident, industrial, retro, editorial, athletic, impact, sturdiness, legibility, display texture, vintage appeal, blocky, bracketed, sturdy, compact counters, ink-trap feel.
A heavy, sturdy slab serif with broad proportions and strongly bracketed serifs that read as rectangular blocks softened by rounded joins. Strokes show noticeable contrast: thick verticals and bowls are paired with slimmer connections, giving the shapes a slightly sculpted, carved look rather than a purely monoline slab. Terminals and corners are subtly rounded, and several glyphs show small notches and interior scoops that add texture and help open tight counters at this weight. The lowercase is compact and robust with a single-storey a and g, a short-armed r, and a broad, squared-shouldered n; figures are large and emphatic, with the 4’s open form and the 8’s chunky loops matching the overall mass.
Best suited to headlines, titles, and short blocks where weight and presence are needed—posters, editorial openers, brand marks, and packaging labels in particular. It can also work for badges, signage, and sports or varsity-inspired graphics where a strong slab serif voice is desirable.
The tone is assertive and workmanlike, with a classic, slightly old-school flavor that feels at home in headlines and sign-like settings. Its bold slabs and sculpted detailing project strength and reliability, while the softened joins keep it from feeling overly rigid or mechanical.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold slab-serif impact with a more refined, sculpted texture than a purely geometric block slab. The combination of bracketed slabs, contrast, and subtle ink-trap-like detailing suggests a focus on sturdy display performance and distinctive word shapes in high-impact typography.
Spacing appears generous enough for display use, and the heavy serifs create a strong horizontal rhythm across words. At smaller sizes the tight counters may require careful tracking, but the built-in notches and scoops suggest an intention to preserve legibility under heavy ink or in bold reproduction.