Slab Square Tymy 6 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Egyptian' and 'Gimbal Grotesque' by AVP (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, promotions, assertive, retro, sporty, editorial, energetic, impact, speed, display clarity, vintage flavor, slab serifs, bracketed serifs, sheared axis, compact, chunky.
A compact, right-leaning slab serif with heavy, blocky forms and a visibly sheared stress that gives letters a forward motion. Strokes are sturdy and even, with squat, squared serifs that read as firm footings rather than delicate finishing. Counters are relatively tight and apertures are modest, creating a dense texture in words. The lowercase shows sturdy, workmanlike construction with a single-storey a and g, while capitals are broad-shouldered and strongly anchored; numerals follow the same chunky, slanted rhythm for consistent color across mixed settings.
Best suited for display settings where strong presence and quick recognition matter: headlines, posters, promotional copy, and packaging fronts. It can also work for punchy subheads or pull quotes in editorial layouts when set with generous leading and spacing to keep the dense texture from feeling crowded.
The overall tone feels punchy and high-impact, with a vintage print flavor and a distinctly kinetic, “leaning into the action” attitude. It suggests confidence and urgency without becoming decorative, making it feel at home in bold, attention-seeking typography.
The design appears aimed at delivering a forceful, condensed display voice that combines slab-serif sturdiness with an italicized sense of speed. Its consistent weight and squared serifs prioritize impact and legibility at larger sizes, supporting bold messaging and brand statements.
In the text sample, the strong slant and tight interior spaces produce a dark, compact paragraph color that favors short lines and larger sizes. The combination of sturdy slabs and angled joins creates a slightly rugged, poster-like presence, especially in mixed-case words and headline phrases.