Slab Contrasted Tyba 6 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Danton' by Hoftype and 'Rail' by Type Fleet (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, assertive, retro, industrial, collegiate, sturdy, high impact, heritage tone, signage clarity, editorial punch, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap feel, soft corners, high-impact.
A heavy, block-built slab serif with broad proportions and compact counters. Strokes show clear contrast, with thick stems and pronounced, squared serifs that feel lightly bracketed rather than razor-sharp. Curves are full and rounded (notably in C, G, O, and S), while joins and terminals stay chunky, giving the design a dense, poster-like color. Lowercase forms are robust and simplified, with a single-storey a and g, a strong shoulder on n/m, and a sturdy, workmanlike rhythm across text.
Best suited for headlines, posters, labels, and bold brand statements where strong presence and clear silhouettes are needed. It can also work for short bursts of text—subheads, pull quotes, and signage—where its dense typographic color becomes an advantage.
The overall tone is confident and no-nonsense, with a distinctly vintage, American display flavor. It reads as dependable and muscular—suggesting tradition, signage, and bold editorial emphasis rather than delicacy or minimalism.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a traditional slab-serif voice: bold forms, confident contrast, and broad proportions that hold up well in display contexts while retaining a familiar, editorial/heritage character.
At larger sizes the slab structure and contrast create strong letter silhouettes, while tighter apertures and compact counters can make dense text feel dark and emphatic. Numerals match the same chunky construction, supporting impactful setting in headings and callouts.