Slab Square Tyba 5 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Codename FX' by Differentialtype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, headlines, posters, packaging, pull quotes, athletic, editorial, retro, assertive, sturdy, emphasis, impact, motion, ruggedness, display clarity, bracketed serifs, slabby, ink-trap feel, compact apertures, rhythmic.
A slanted slab-serif with heavy, squared-off serifs and a compact, punchy silhouette. Strokes stay fairly even with minimal modulation, while the serifs read as firm platforms that widen the stance of many letters. Counters are relatively tight and apertures lean closed, giving the face a dense color in text. The italic construction feels structurally “built” rather than calligraphic, with consistent angles, sturdy joins, and occasional notch-like cut-ins that add crispness at stroke intersections.
Well suited to sports branding, team or event graphics, and punchy headlines where slanted emphasis is desirable. It also fits posters, packaging, and short editorial callouts that benefit from a dense, high-impact texture. In longer settings it will read as bold and attention-grabbing, best when given adequate size and spacing.
The overall tone is confident and workmanlike, with a distinctly sporty, headline-forward energy. Its italic slant and blocky serifs suggest motion and urgency, while the weight and compact interior spaces keep it grounded and authoritative. The vibe lands between vintage sports typography and strong editorial emphasis.
The design appears intended to deliver a forceful italic voice with slab-serif stability—combining speed and emphasis with rugged, print-forward structure. Its consistent squareness and dense rhythm suggest a focus on display clarity and strong visual presence rather than delicate detail.
Capitals are broad and emphatic, and numerals match the same stout, slightly condensed rhythm. The serifs and terminals maintain a consistent squareness that helps unify the alphabet, and the darker text color becomes a defining feature in continuous reading.