Slab Contrasted Tyro 2 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Intermedial Slab' by Blaze Type, 'Alda' by Emigre, 'Alkes' by Fontfabric, 'Askan' by Hoftype, 'Abelard' by Indian Type Foundry, and 'Marat' by Ludwig Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, branding, packaging, assertive, retro, athletic, poster-ready, impact, heritage, readability, warmth, display strength, bracketed serifs, ball terminals, heavy weight, ink-trap feel, soft corners.
A heavy, slab-serif design with broad proportions, strongly bracketed serifs, and rounded joins that keep the dense letterforms from feeling rigid. Strokes show noticeable contrast for a slab, with thick stems and comparatively lighter horizontals in several capitals, while counters remain generously open for the weight. Curves are full and slightly squarish in places (notably in C, G, and S), and several lowercase forms lean toward oldstyle cues, including a single-storey g and ball-like terminals. Overall spacing and rhythm read compact and impactful, optimized for bold setting where the serifs and curves can lock together into a solid texture.
This font is well suited to headlines, cover lines, and poster typography where strong contrast and slab serifs can deliver immediate impact. It also fits branding and packaging that want a retro or heritage-leaning voice, and short editorial callouts where a bold, distinctive texture is desirable.
The tone is confident and attention-grabbing, with a vintage editorial and collegiate flavor. It feels authoritative and a bit playful at the same time—more “headline” than “quiet text,” suggesting a classic, print-forward personality with strong presence.
The design appears intended to combine classic slab-serif authority with slightly softened, oldstyle-inflected details, producing a bold display face that remains readable at large sizes while feeling warm and characterful rather than purely industrial.
Capitals carry a sturdy, sign-painting-like stability, while the lowercase introduces softer, more humanist movement that prevents the texture from becoming monotonous. Numerals are similarly weighty and rounded, matching the serifed, punchy character of the letters.