Slab Square Hyka 10 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Neusa Neu' by Inhouse Type, 'MARLIN' by Komet & Flicker, 'Manual' by TypeUnion, 'Refuel' by Typodermic, and 'Greeka' by Umka Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, industrial, athletic, vintage, assertive, rugged, impact, durability, space-saving, blocky, octagonal, stenciled feel, compact, poster-like.
A compact, heavy display slab with squared-off structure and pronounced, blocky serifs. Stems and arms are built from straight segments with frequent clipped corners, giving many glyphs an octagonal, machined silhouette. Counters are tight and geometric, and the overall rhythm is dense, with short apertures and minimal interior whitespace. Numerals and capitals share the same punchy, uniform presence, while the lowercase maintains a sturdy, simplified construction suited to bold settings.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, team or event graphics, and bold packaging callouts. It can work in signage where immediate legibility and a sturdy presence are needed, especially at medium-to-large sizes.
The design reads as forceful and utilitarian, with a strong workwear and sports-signage flavor. Its angular cuts and chunky slabs suggest durability and impact, leaning toward a retro-industrial tone rather than refined or delicate typography.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum visual weight in a compact footprint, using slabbed forms and clipped geometry to create a tough, attention-grabbing display voice.
The clipped terminals and squared joins create crisp negative shapes that hold up well at larger sizes, but the tight counters and dense texture can visually fill in when set small or tightly tracked. The overall impression is consistent across the set, emphasizing solidity over nuance.