Slab Square Tyhy 9 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Nora Slab' by vve.type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, sports identity, retro, editorial, collegiate, assertive, workmanlike, impact, nostalgia, utility, emphasis, bracketless, blocky, compact, mechanical, upright stress.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with blocky, square-ended serifs and sturdy, low-contrast strokes. The design uses broad proportions with slightly condensed internal counters, producing a compact, high-impact texture in paragraphs and headlines. Terminals and serifs read as flat, rectangular cuts, with consistent stroke weight and minimal modulation. Lowercase forms are solid and straightforward, with a single-storey “a” and a robust, looping “g,” while numerals follow the same chunky, utilitarian construction for strong figure presence.
This style is well suited to headlines, posters, labels, and packaging where a bold, retro-leaning voice is desirable. It can also work for branding systems that want an industrial or collegiate feel, and for short editorial callouts where the dense texture adds emphasis.
The overall tone feels vintage and print-forward, like mid-century advertising and industrial signage, while remaining direct and practical. Its weight and forward slant add urgency and confidence, giving text an energetic, no-nonsense voice that still reads as familiar and classic.
The font appears intended to combine the familiar structure of slab serifs with a square-cut, poster-ready build and a forward-leaning stance. The goal seems to be maximum punch and immediacy while keeping letterforms conventional enough for quick recognition.
The strong serif blocks and tight apertures create a dark, even color that holds together well at larger sizes. In longer lines, the dense rhythm and squared details make it feel authoritative and somewhat compressed, favoring impact over airiness.