Slab Square Tyvy 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports, packaging, signage, rugged, vintage, assertive, industrial, athletic, impact, display, retro, sturdiness, motion, blocky, angular, beveled, compact, ink-trap-like.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with compact proportions and a strongly angular, chiseled construction. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, with sharp corners, clipped joins, and flat-ended slabs that read as squared-off blocks rather than bracketed serifs. Curves are tightened into faceted arcs, and several forms show small internal cut-ins and notches that add a carved, stamped quality. The lowercase is sturdy and compact with a moderate x-height, while counters stay relatively small, reinforcing a dense, punchy texture in text.
Best suited to bold headlines, posters, and branding that benefits from a rugged, high-impact voice. It can work well for sports graphics, event promotions, labels, and packaging where a compact, energetic texture is desirable, and for short signage phrases where the heavy slabs help maintain presence.
The overall tone feels tough and workmanlike, with a vintage poster energy and a hint of Western/industrial sign painting. Its slanted stance and blocky slabs give it urgency and motion, while the faceted details suggest something forged, cut, or printed with impact.
Likely designed to deliver a forceful, vintage-leaning display serif with strong motion and a carved, mechanical finish. The consistent slab structure and faceted shaping prioritize impact and character over neutrality, aiming for immediate recognition in branding and headline settings.
At display sizes the angular detailing and clipped terminals become a defining feature; at smaller sizes the tight counters and dense weight may reduce clarity, especially in the most faceted letters and numerals. The numerals share the same squared, cut-in treatment, keeping a consistent, headline-oriented rhythm.