Slab Contrasted Tyki 2 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Clarendon BT' by Bitstream, 'Clarendon' and 'Clarendon LT' by Linotype, 'Clarendon SB' and 'Clarendon SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Clarendon' and 'Clarendon No 1' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logos, signage, western, vintage, headline, confident, sturdy, heritage feel, impactful display, brand stamp, poster utility, bracketed, blocky, ink-trap feel, soft corners, compact joins.
A heavy, display-oriented slab serif with pronounced bracketed serifs and strong vertical stress. Strokes show noticeable contrast for the weight, with thick stems paired to slightly lighter curves and cross-strokes, giving the forms a carved, poster-like rhythm. Counters are relatively small and tight, while terminals and joints are rounded and slightly softened, creating an inked, print-friendly texture. Uppercase proportions are broad and assertive; lowercase is compact with sturdy, simplified shapes and minimal flourish, maintaining an even, punchy color in text lines.
Best suited to posters, headlines, signage, and branding where a bold, heritage-flavored voice is desired. It can also work for packaging and labels, especially in short lines where the tight counters and heavy color reinforce a strong visual stamp.
The overall tone feels bold and nostalgic, evoking vintage poster typography and frontier or workwear branding. Its chunky slabs and softened joins communicate strength and reliability while keeping a friendly, approachable warmth.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust slab-serif presence with a vintage print character, balancing hard-edged slabs with softened curves for a confident yet approachable display look.
The numerals and capitals read especially strong at larger sizes, with a consistent slab treatment across the set. The sample text shows dense, dark typographic color and a lively texture from the contrast and bracketing, making it attention-grabbing but visually busy for long passages at smaller sizes.