Slab Square Hyre 12 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Slab' by Artegra, 'Serifa' by Bitstream, 'Campione Neue' by BoxTube Labs, 'Miura Slab' by DSType, 'Fenomen Slab' by Signature Type Foundry, and 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports, confident, industrial, collegiate, retro, sturdy, impact, stability, heritage, utility, signage, blocky, chunky, bracketless, square-ended, compact.
A heavy, block-forward slab serif with squared terminals and broad, rectangular serifs that read as solid “feet” and caps. Strokes are largely monolinear, with minimal modulation, and the counters are generous enough to stay open at large display sizes despite the weight. The curves on letters like C, O, and S are tightened and slightly squared-off in feel, giving the face a sturdy, machined rhythm. Proportions are compact and upright, with firm vertical stress and a consistent, poster-like texture across lines.
Best suited to display settings where weight and structure are advantages: headlines, posters, signage, logos, and packaging. It also fits sports or heritage-themed branding and any layout needing a compact, high-impact slab serif for short-to-medium lines.
The overall tone is strong and assertive, with a utilitarian, workmanlike character. Its blocky slabs and dense color evoke classic collegiate, industrial, and mid-century poster aesthetics, projecting reliability and punch rather than delicacy.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a stable, squared slab-serif framework. The emphasis is on bold legibility and a consistent, industrial-leaning texture that holds up well in large, attention-grabbing typography.
The numerals are bold and simplified, matching the squared, grounded structure of the letters and maintaining strong presence in headlines. In text samples the face produces an even, dark typographic color, with tight-looking internal space that favors impact and clarity over airiness.