Slab Square Tyfy 9 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether and 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, editorial display, assertive, retro, sporty, industrial, headline, impact, compactness, emphasis, signage, branding, blocky, compact, slanted, bracketless, ink-trap-ish.
A compact, slanted slab-serif with heavy, blocky forms and squared-off terminals. Strokes are robust and largely uniform, with tight internal counters and minimal modulation, giving the letters a dense, poster-ready texture. Serifs read as thick rectangular slabs that extend confidently from stems, and joins often form sharp, chiseled corners that emphasize a cut, engineered feel. The overall rhythm is energetic and forward-leaning, with a strong horizontal footprint and sturdy verticals that keep shapes stable at large sizes.
This font performs best in bold display contexts such as headlines, posters, sports identity systems, and punchy packaging. It can also work for editorial display callouts where a compact, high-contrast-in-size silhouette is needed, but its dense counters suggest avoiding long text at small sizes.
The tone is forceful and energetic, mixing vintage athletic signage with an industrial, no-nonsense attitude. Its strong slant and chunky slabs create a sense of speed and urgency while maintaining a rugged, workmanlike solidity.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space while retaining the recognizable authority of slab serifs. Its slanted stance and squared detailing suggest a goal of combining speed and emphasis with a durable, sign-painter-meets-industrial aesthetic.
Uppercase forms appear particularly compact and punchy, while the lowercase keeps a straightforward, utilitarian structure. Numerals are heavy and high-impact, matching the same squared, sturdy construction for consistent color in display settings.