Slab Contrasted Tyde 1 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF More' by FontFont, 'Capita' by Hoftype, and 'Rooney' by Jan Fromm (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, editorial, branding, sturdy, vintage, confident, friendly, impact, nostalgia, readable display, print character, brand voice, bracketed, chunky, softened, ink-trap hint, rounded joints.
A heavy, rounded slab-serif design with broad proportions and compact counters that create a dense, blocky color on the page. Strokes show clear but not delicate contrast, with thickened verticals and substantial slab terminals; many serifs appear slightly bracketed, softening the joins. Curves are generously rounded (notably in C, G, O, S, and the lowercase bowls), while corners and joins carry a subtly pressed, slightly irregular feel that reads like sturdy display lettering rather than crisp geometric construction. Numerals are large and weighty, matching the caps’ presence, with simple, robust forms and wide footprints.
Best suited for attention-forward applications such as headlines, posters, covers, and branding where a strong typographic voice is desired. It can work well in editorial display settings and packaging, especially when a vintage or print-inspired feel is appropriate; for long text, it is likely most comfortable at larger sizes where the dense weight and tight counters can breathe.
The overall tone is confident and workmanlike, with a warm retro flavor that suggests traditional print and headline typography. Its chunky slabs and softened transitions feel approachable and bold without becoming aggressive, giving it an affable, poster-ready personality.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, classic slab-serif impact with a slightly softened, print-like character. It balances sturdy structure with friendly curves to remain readable while projecting a distinctive, retro editorial presence.
The rhythm is lively due to varied interior space and the slightly uneven, inked impression in curves and terminals, which adds character at larger sizes. The lowercase maintains strong presence and legibility, and the punctuation in the sample text sits firmly with the same heavy, editorial weight.