Slab Square Hysa 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Blame Sport' by Agny Hasya Studio, 'Hudson NY Pro' by Arkitype, 'AZN Knuckles Varsity' by AthayaDZN, 'LHF Advertisers Square' by Letterhead Fonts, and 'Outright' by Sohel Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, collegiate, western, sturdy, retro, industrial, impact, ruggedness, nostalgia, display clarity, brand stamp, blocky, octagonal, bracketless, compact, high-impact.
A heavy, block-built slab serif with squared-off terminals and distinctive chamfered corners that create an octagonal silhouette throughout. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, and counters are compact, giving the face a dense, high-ink presence. Serifs are bold and largely unbracketed, reading as integrated slabs rather than delicate finishing strokes. The lowercase follows the same angular logic, with single-storey forms and short, blunt details; figures are similarly squared and constructed for strong, uniform color.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, storefront or wayfinding signage, and branding where bold presence is needed. It can also work well on labels and packaging that benefit from a rugged, vintage-leaning display voice, especially at medium-to-large sizes.
The overall tone is assertive and rugged, evoking vintage athletic lettering and old-style poster typography. Its angular cuts and chunky slabs give it a utilitarian, hard-working personality that feels both nostalgic and forceful.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual weight and clarity with a distinctive angular, chiseled construction. It emphasizes durability and immediacy, drawing on collegiate and western-inspired display traditions while keeping a clean, geometric discipline.
The repeated diagonal chamfers at outer corners and in some joins create a crisp, machined rhythm that stays consistent from capitals to numerals. The tight apertures and stout serifs make it read best when given enough size and spacing to keep interior shapes from closing up.