Slab Square Hybi 10 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Miura Slab' by DSType, 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'Breakers Slab' by Kostic, 'TheSerif' by LucasFonts, 'Fenomen Slab' by Signature Type Foundry, and 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, western, poster, collegiate, retro, sturdy, impact, vintage, authority, bold branding, blocky, bracketed, heavy, compact, high-impact.
A heavy slab serif with blocky, squared forms and broad, flat feet that read as sturdy and grounded. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, with minimal modulation and robust, slightly bracketed joins that keep counters open at display sizes. The capitals are wide and stable, while the lowercase has chunky bowls and short, weighty terminals; the overall texture is dense with a strong baseline presence and clear, punchy silhouettes.
Best suited to short, attention-grabbing text such as headlines, posters, logo wordmarks, labels, and storefront-style signage. It performs especially well when you want a bold, vintage statement, and works in mixed-case settings where the heavy serifs can add character and authority.
The font conveys a confident, no-nonsense tone with a distinctly vintage, workwear flavor. Its bold slabs and compact rhythm suggest classic Americana—part western signage, part old-school collegiate or athletic lettering—making it feel assertive and headline-driven.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display slab that emphasizes solidity and tradition through broad, square-ended serifs and uniform weight. It prioritizes strong shapes and an assertive rhythm over delicate detail, aiming for instantly recognizable, vintage-leaning typography in branding and headline contexts.
The numerals and caps share a consistent, squared-off construction that maintains impact across mixed-case settings. In longer lines the blackness builds quickly, so spacing and size choices will strongly influence legibility and color on the page.