Slab Square Pyma 9 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, sturdy, traditional, collegiate, confident, workmanlike, strong presence, classic tone, display clarity, print impact, slab serif, bracketed serifs, high contrast, ball terminals, rounded joins.
A heavy slab-serif with pronounced, mostly squared serifs and subtly bracketed joins that soften the transitions into stems. Strokes are thick and confident, with visible contrast in places (notably in curves), and counters that stay open despite the weight. The uppercase has compact, blocky proportions with strong horizontals; the lowercase shows sturdy stems with rounded shoulders and occasional ball-like terminals, giving the design a slightly more personable texture. Numerals are wide and emphatic with flat bases and clear, poster-friendly silhouettes.
This font is well suited to headlines, posters, and branding where a solid, traditional voice is needed. It can also work for packaging and signage that benefits from bold, slab-serif authority, especially when set at medium to large sizes where the serif rhythm and curved details are most legible.
The overall tone is sturdy and assertive, with a classic, print-forward presence that reads as dependable and slightly old-fashioned. Its bold slabs and compact rhythm suggest heritage signage and collegiate or editorial display, while the rounded details keep it from feeling purely industrial.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust slab-serif look with clear, squared structure for strong readability and presence. Rounded brackets and occasional ball terminals add a touch of warmth, aiming for a versatile display face that feels both classic and approachable.
The design maintains strong, consistent vertical stress and a steady baseline, producing a firm typographic color in paragraphs. Spacing appears generous enough for display sizes, and the heavy serifs create a distinct horizontal rhythm that remains evident even in continuous text.