Slab Square Pyma 10 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logotypes, sturdy, retro, industrial, confident, editorial, impact, stability, retro utility, headline clarity, print presence, chunky, bracketless, blocky, high contrast, ink-trap hints.
A heavy serif with squared, slab-like serifs and largely uniform stroke weight that reads as firm and constructed. The letterforms are compact with a relatively low x-height, sturdy verticals, and broad, flat terminals that create a strong horizontal rhythm. Counters tend to be small-to-medium and tightly shaped, and several joins show subtle notches or angular scoops that add texture and keep dark areas from clogging. Numerals and capitals feel especially weighty and stable, giving the overall palette a dense, poster-ready color.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and display typography where weight and structure are assets. It can work well for packaging, labels, signage, and logotypes that need a dependable, vintage-leaning voice. For longer passages, it’s likely strongest in larger sizes or with generous leading to offset the dense typographic color.
The tone is tough and workmanlike, with a distinctly retro, print-era authority. It suggests signage, headlines, and utilitarian branding—confident and a little rugged rather than delicate or refined. The squared serifs and compact proportions contribute to an industrial, editorial presence.
The font appears designed to deliver a bold, sturdy serif voice with square, slab-like finishing and compact proportions, prioritizing impact and a clear, constructed silhouette. Its small interior spaces and subtle carved joins suggest an intention to maintain clarity and personality in heavy, ink-rich settings such as print headlines and signage.
The design’s tight internal spaces and pronounced slabs make it most comfortable at medium-to-large sizes, where its details and interior shapes remain clear. In running text, its dense color and short x-height create a strong, traditional texture that can feel emphatic and attention-grabbing.