Slab Contrasted Tyly 9 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Edit Serif Arabic', 'Edit Serif Cyrillic', and 'Edit Serif Pro' by Atlas Font Foundry; 'FF Milo Serif' by FontFont; 'Alkes' by Fontfabric; 'Clara Serif' by Signature Type Foundry; and 'Leida' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, book covers, assertive, vintage, editorial, collegiate, industrial, impact, authority, heritage, readability, display, blocky, sturdy, bracketed, compact, high-ink.
A heavy, slab-serif display face with broad proportions, thick stems, and robust, squared serifs. The serifs read as strongly bracketed in places, creating a carved, anchored feel rather than a purely geometric block. Counters are relatively tight and openings are modest, giving the text a dense, high-ink texture. Overall rhythm is steady and upright, with clear, weighty shapes that hold together well at large sizes.
Best suited to headlines and short blocks of text where weight and presence are desired, such as posters, packaging, editorial display, and book covers. It can also fit collegiate or sports-flavored branding and signage where a solid, authoritative slab-serif voice is useful.
The tone is confident and no-nonsense, with a distinctly traditional, print-forward character. It evokes classic poster and headline typography—bold, dependable, and slightly nostalgic—while remaining straightforward and utilitarian rather than decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif backbone—prioritizing bold readability, strong silhouette, and a familiar print-era sensibility for display typography.
Lowercase forms appear sturdy and compact, reinforcing the dense color in paragraph settings. Numerals and caps share the same strong slab structure, supporting a consistent, emphatic voice across mixed-case compositions.