Slab Square Pyhi 1 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Kievit Slab' by FontFont, 'Alkes' by Fontfabric, and 'Noam Text' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, sturdy, industrial, editorial, retro, confident, impact, durability, print feel, legibility, utility, bracketed slabs, rounded corners, compact fit, ink-trap feel, low stress.
A heavy, slab‑serif design with blocky, bracketed serifs and squarish terminals softened by slightly rounded corners. Strokes are robust with moderate contrast, and the counters stay open enough to remain readable despite the weight. Proportions feel compact and steady, with a relatively large x-height and short ascenders/descenders that tighten line spacing. Curves on letters like C, G, O, and S are broad and controlled, while joins and interior corners show subtle notching that reads like an ink‑trap influence. Figures are solid and straightforward, matching the strong, poster-ready texture of the text sample.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, posters, and branding where a strong typographic footprint is needed. It also works well for packaging, labels, and signage that benefit from a sturdy, high-contrast presence and clear letterforms at medium-to-large sizes.
The overall tone is firm and workmanlike, with a vintage print flavor that suggests posters, product labels, and utilitarian signage. Its dense, confident color gives it an assertive voice that feels dependable and slightly nostalgic rather than delicate or refined.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, durable slab-serif voice with a compact, print-forward texture. Its softened corners and subtle interior shaping suggest an effort to preserve clarity while maintaining a dense, impactful presence.
In running text the font builds a dark, even rhythm with pronounced slab cues, making it especially attention-grabbing at display sizes. The strong serifs and compact proportions create a chunky silhouette that can feel tight in long passages but very effective for headlines and short blocks of copy.