Slab Contrasted Tyfu 5 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Malaga' by Emigre, 'Askan Slim' by Hoftype, 'Marat' by Ludwig Type, 'Skema Pro' by Mint Type, and 'TT Bells' by TypeType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logotypes, sports branding, assertive, industrial, retro, editorial, collegiate, impact, heritage, robustness, legibility, display, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap-ish, compact, sturdy.
A very heavy slab-serif with compact proportions and strongly bracketed, rectangular serifs that read as sturdy and engineered rather than calligraphic. Strokes show noticeable contrast for such a dark weight, with joins and internal corners cut back into small notches that keep counters open and add a slightly carved, ink-trap-like texture. Curves are broad and controlled, terminals are blunt, and the overall rhythm is tight and punchy, producing dense word shapes with clear, hard-edged silhouette definition.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and large-scale editorial typography where its dense color and slab structure can carry impact. It also works well for packaging, signage, and brand marks that need an industrial or heritage feel, and for sports or collegiate-style branding where bold, blocky letterforms are desired.
The tone is bold, confident, and workmanlike, with a hint of vintage print and collegiate poster energy. Its dark color and squared detailing create an authoritative, headline-forward voice that feels traditional yet muscular.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum weight and presence while preserving legibility through open counters and strategic corner cutbacks. The combination of bracketed slabs and carved interior details suggests a display face built for strong reproduction in print and bold, attention-grabbing typographic statements.
Uppercase forms appear especially monumental, while the lowercase keeps a sturdy, readable structure with large bowls and short, blunt extenders. Numerals match the heavy, slabbed construction and maintain consistent color across a line, supporting emphatic, display-oriented settings.