Slab Square Hysa 8 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'College Vista 34' by Casloop Studio; 'Gamarasa' by Differentialtype; and 'Esquina', 'Esquina Rounded', and 'Esquina Stencil' by Green Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, athletic, western, retro, rugged, industrial, impact, heritage feel, brand marking, sign readability, rugged display, octagonal, chamfered, blocky, compact, high-impact.
A heavy, block-built slab serif with squared, flattened terminals and prominent, bracketless serifs. Letterforms are constructed from straight strokes with frequent chamfered corners that create an octagonal silhouette, especially visible in round characters like C, G, O, Q, and 0. Counters are tight and rectangular, joins are sturdy, and the overall rhythm is compact with strong horizontal emphasis. Lowercase follows the same geometric, clipped-corner logic, with single-storey a and g and a robust, utilitarian texture in text.
Best used for short-to-medium display copy where impact and personality matter—headlines, posters, team or event graphics, badges, and product packaging. It can also work for bold signage or labels when set with ample tracking and line spacing to keep counters from closing up at smaller sizes.
The face reads bold and assertive, with a vintage, workwear character that recalls athletic lettering and old-time display typography. Its angular cuts and dense color give it a tough, no-nonsense voice suited to attention-grabbing settings.
The design appears aimed at delivering a sturdy, highly legible display slab with a distinctive chamfered, squared-off construction that evokes heritage and industrial craft. Its consistent geometry and emphatic serifs suggest a focus on branding and titling applications that need a confident, durable tone.
Numerals share the same chamfered, stencil-like geometry, producing a cohesive, sign-ready system. The capital set feels especially emblematic and uniform, while the lowercase retains clarity through simple forms and generous slab terminals.