Slab Square Tyku 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Blame Sport' by Agny Hasya Studio, 'Comply Slab' by Arkitype, 'Collegium' by GRIN3 (Nowak), 'Cinema Titling JNL' and 'Game Rules JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'Outright' by Sohel Studio, and 'Hockeynight Serif' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, headlines, posters, packaging, signage, sporty, retro, assertive, industrial, energetic, impact, speed, ruggedness, team identity, display strength, blocky, angular, chamfered, compact, bracketless.
A heavy, slanted slab-serif with compact proportions and strongly angular construction. Strokes are thick and consistent with minimal contrast, and many joins and corners are cut with noticeable chamfers that create a faceted, machined feel. Serifs are blunt and square, often reading as blocky feet rather than delicate terminals, and counters stay relatively tight in letters like B, R, and 8. The overall rhythm is punchy and forward-leaning, with sturdy, geometric forms that maintain clarity at display sizes.
This font is well suited to high-impact headlines, sports and team branding, event posters, and bold packaging where a strong, fast-leaning voice is needed. It can also work for short signage and labels that benefit from blocky, high-contrast-in-size letterforms rather than long-form text settings.
The tone is forceful and athletic, evoking classic sports lettering and vintage industrial signage. Its italic slant and squared-off details add speed and urgency, while the massive slabs communicate strength and confidence.
The design appears intended to deliver a sturdy, high-energy display look by combining thick slab serifs with an italic forward motion and chamfered, geometric shaping. Its letterforms prioritize impact and a rugged, engineered aesthetic over softness or fine detail.
The design emphasizes straight segments and clipped angles over curves, giving rounds (O, C, G) a slightly octagonal impression. Numerals match the same rugged, cut-corner vocabulary and read as bold, scoreboard-friendly figures.