Slab Square Hyre 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Miura Slab' by DSType, 'Ciutadella Slab' by Emtype Foundry, 'Aachen' and 'ITC Lubalin Graph' by ITC, 'Hefring Slab' by Inhouse Type, 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether, and 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, logos, packaging, sturdy, assertive, collegiate, industrial, retro, impact, legibility, branding, heritage, blocky, compact, bracketed, ink-trap-like, high impact.
A heavy, block-driven slab serif with rectangular, flat-ended serifs and a compact internal rhythm. Strokes are broadly uniform and corners are mostly squared-off, with occasional small notches at joins that read like subtle ink traps. Counters are tight but clean, and the overall color is dense and even, favoring strong silhouettes over delicate detail. Uppercase forms feel wide and planted, while the lowercase keeps a straightforward, workmanlike structure with sturdy stems and simple bowls.
Best suited to headlines and short, high-impact text where its dense weight and slab structure can carry personality and authority. It works well for posters, storefront or wayfinding signage, sports/collegiate-style branding, and packaging that needs a bold, dependable feel. For longer passages, it will be most comfortable at larger sizes where counters and spacing have room to breathe.
The font projects solidity and confidence, with a tone that feels utilitarian and emphatic. Its chunky slabs and compact counters suggest a classic, no-nonsense voice often associated with sports, signage, and heritage-inspired display typography. The overall impression is bold, direct, and a bit nostalgic without becoming ornamental.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through sturdy slabs, compact proportions, and a consistent, blocky construction. It prioritizes strong recognition and a confident, vintage-leaning display presence, while keeping letterforms conventional enough to remain quickly readable.
The numerals are thick and highly legible at display sizes, matching the same squared, slabbed construction as the letters. Round characters (O, Q, 0, 8) retain a slightly squared geometry in their curves, keeping the texture consistent across the set. Spacing in the sample text reads tight and punchy, reinforcing a poster-like presence.