Slab Square Pyra 2 is a bold, narrow, monoline, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sturdy, industrial, assertive, vintage, collegiate, impact, compact display, strong branding, print poster feel, blocky, compact, bracketless, square-cut, high-contrast counters.
A heavy, compact serif design with pronounced slab serifs and mostly uniform stroke weight. The letterforms are tightly proportioned with a relatively tall lowercase that keeps words dense and space-efficient. Serifs and terminals are square-cut and largely unbracketed, giving the shapes a crisp, machined feel. Counters are moderately closed in several letters, and the overall rhythm is steady and emphatic, with broad, confident curves on rounds and firm, rectangular joins on stems.
This font performs best in short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, signage, and bold labels where its dense forms and strong serifs can carry. It can also suit sports/collegiate branding and packaging that benefits from a sturdy, print-forward look, especially at medium to large sizes.
The tone is strong and utilitarian, evoking an industrial or workmanlike voice with a touch of vintage print character. Its compact boldness reads as direct and no-nonsense, lending an authoritative, headline-forward personality.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited space by combining compact proportions with heavy slabs and a steady, uniform stroke. It prioritizes strong silhouette and confident readability for display typography with an industrial-heritage flavor.
The uppercase has a commanding presence with wide bowls and sturdy horizontals, while the lowercase maintains similar weight and a compact footprint for cohesive texture in running lines. Numerals follow the same robust, slabbed construction, supporting consistent emphasis in display settings.