Slab Square Dyrih 2 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Player' by Canada Type, 'College Vista 34' by Casloop Studio, 'Gamarasa' by Differentialtype, 'Greek Font Set #1' by The Fontry, and 'Octin Sports' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, sports, western, industrial, retro, authoritative, athletic, display impact, heritage tone, signage clarity, rugged branding, poster voice, blocky, sturdy, chunky, square-shouldered, bracketed.
A heavy, square-shouldered slab serif with broad proportions and compact counters. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, and the serifs read as robust, mostly rectangular slabs with subtle bracketing that softens corners. Curves are tightened into rounded-rectangle forms (notably in O, C, and numerals), giving the design a machined, poster-ready feel. Lowercase forms are sturdy and simplified, with short extenders and strong joins, producing an even, forceful texture in text.
Well-suited for bold headlines, posters, and display typography where strong shapes and a compact, ink-heavy color are an advantage. It also fits branding and packaging that want a heritage or rugged industrial cue, and works nicely for signage and sports-style applications where quick recognition and weight are priorities.
The font projects a classic workhorse tone that blends frontier poster energy with utilitarian, industrial signage. Its blocky silhouettes and emphatic serifs create a confident, no-nonsense voice that feels vintage and headline-driven without becoming decorative or delicate.
The design appears intended as a high-impact slab serif optimized for display: strong rectangular serifs, squared curves, and simplified forms create a punchy texture and clear, memorable letter silhouettes. The overall system emphasizes sturdiness and vintage poster character over fine detail.
In running text, the dense color and tight inner spaces make it read best at larger sizes where the squared curves and slab details can open up. The numerals are bold and geometric, matching the squared-round rhythm of the capitals for consistent impact in dates, scores, and labels.