Slab Contrasted Tyly 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'PT Serif Pro' by ParaType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, branding, sturdy, western, collegiate, retro, headline, impact, heritage, ruggedness, readability, bracketed, blocky, heavy, rounded, compact.
A heavy, slab-serif design with broad proportions, pronounced bracketed serifs, and softly rounded corners that keep the dense weight from feeling sharp. Strokes show clear but not extreme contrast, with thick verticals and slightly lighter joins and curves. Counters are relatively compact and the overall rhythm is punchy, with sturdy horizontals and squared terminals that read strongly at display sizes. Figures are bold and blocklike, matching the letterforms’ substantial slabs and consistent, confident stance.
Best suited to headlines, posters, book covers, signage, and packaging where a bold, vintage-informed voice is needed. It can also work for logos and brand marks that want a sturdy, heritage-leaning slab-serif character, especially when set at larger sizes.
The tone is assertive and workmanlike, with a classic poster sensibility that evokes vintage print, old-style signage, and a hint of western/athletic branding. Its chunky slabs and rounded joins give it a friendly ruggedness—serious and commanding, but not austere.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual authority with a classic slab-serif structure, balancing rugged solidity with approachable, rounded detailing. It aims for strong display readability and a distinctive, period-tinged personality suited to attention-grabbing typography.
In the sample text, the dense color and strong serifs create an emphatic texture that prioritizes impact over delicacy; spacing appears tuned for display, where the lettershapes can breathe and the slabs remain crisp. The design maintains a consistent, cohesive feel across upper- and lowercase, keeping a unified, headline-forward presence.