Slab Square Dyras 11 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, logos, industrial, collegiate, utilitarian, rugged, authoritative, display impact, stamped feel, vintage utility, sign lettering, blocky, beveled, octagonal, stencil-like, compact.
A sturdy slab-serif with squared, flat-ended terminals and a distinctly angular construction. Curves are frequently faceted into octagonal-like forms, giving rounds such as C, O, and G a chiseled, sign-painted look. Strokes are heavy and even, with minimal modulation, and the serifs read as blunt slabs that reinforce a rigid, architectural rhythm. Lowercase forms are compact with a high x-height feel, while numerals and capitals maintain a consistent, poster-friendly silhouette and strong vertical emphasis.
Well-suited to headlines, posters, and signage where strong silhouettes and an industrial presence are desirable. It also fits packaging, badges, and logo marks that benefit from a sturdy, carved or stamped aesthetic, especially in short phrases and title treatments.
The overall tone feels industrial and workmanlike, with a collegiate and vintage sign-shop undertone. Its sharp corners and chunky slabs communicate firmness and practicality rather than delicacy, projecting an assertive, no-nonsense voice suited to bold messaging.
The design appears intended to deliver a durable, display-oriented slab-serif voice with crisp, squared terminals and a faceted geometry that echoes cut lettering and traditional printed ephemera. Its proportions and angular rounds prioritize impact and legibility in bold, high-contrast layouts.
The faceted geometry produces clear, recognizable word shapes at display sizes, while the dense joinery and tight interior counters can make small sizes feel darker and more compact. The design’s consistent angularity across letters and figures creates a cohesive, stamped or cut-letter impression.