Slab Square Tyhy 1 is a bold, normal width, monoline, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, editorial display, assertive, heritage, editorial, sporty, rugged, impact, momentum, authority, tradition, sturdiness, bracketed serifs, high contrast, ink-trap feel, tight apertures, sharp joins.
A heavy italic serif with slabby, squared-off serifs and a pronounced forward slant. Stems are sturdy and fairly even in mass, with compact counters and tight apertures that give the letters a dense, punchy texture. Serifs tend to read as thick blocks with subtle bracketing, and many joins show crisp angles that emphasize a chiseled, engineered look. Numerals are robust and compact, matching the letterforms’ weight and strong baseline presence.
Best suited for short-to-medium display settings where strong weight and italic momentum help carry a message—headlines, posters, sports and team-style branding, or packaging that needs a sturdy, traditional voice. It can also work for pull quotes or section heads in editorial layouts when a dense, high-impact texture is desired.
The overall tone is bold and assertive, with a classic, workmanlike feel that nods to traditional print and sports/college vernacular. The italic angle adds motion and urgency, making the face feel energetic and slightly dramatic rather than purely utilitarian.
The design appears intended to deliver a forceful, attention-grabbing italic with slab-like solidity—combining a traditional serif foundation with squared terminals and compact spacing to maximize presence in display typography.
At text sizes the dense spacing and closed forms create a dark, even color, while at larger sizes the squared serifs and sharp internal shapes become prominent stylistic features. The design favors impact and rhythm over openness, especially in rounded letters where counters stay relatively tight.