Slab Square Tybi 9 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FS Silas Slab' by Fontsmith and 'Metronic Slab Pro' by Mostardesign (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, editorial, confident, sporty, vintage, energetic, impact, momentum, sturdiness, clarity, headline utility, bracketed serifs, wedge cuts, ink-trap feel, compact apertures, lively rhythm.
A sturdy italic serif with slab-like, squared serifs and a forward-leaning stance. Strokes are thick and largely even, with crisp, flat terminals and occasional wedge-like cuts that add snap at joins and ends. Counters are relatively compact and apertures stay fairly tight, producing a dense, high-impact texture. The uppercase shows broad, blocky shapes with strong horizontal footing, while the lowercase keeps a practical, readable build and a steady baseline rhythm that holds up well at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, posters, and short editorial passages where a strong, slanted serif texture is desirable. It can also serve branding and packaging that benefit from a vintage-leaning, athletic energy and clear, emphatic letterforms.
The overall tone feels assertive and action-oriented, combining a workmanlike sturdiness with a sporty, headline-ready slant. Its squared serifs and compact spacing suggest a classic print and signage lineage, giving text a punchy, confident presence.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a sturdy serif structure while using an italic posture to add momentum and urgency. Its squared serifs and dense texture aim for clear recognition and strong typographic color in display settings.
The italic angle is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, creating a cohesive rightward motion in continuous text. Numerals appear robust and straightforward, matching the letterforms’ solid color and squared-off finishing.