Slab Square Hyba 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Codename FX' by Differentialtype, 'Ciutadella Slab' by Emtype Foundry, 'Hefring Slab' by Inhouse Type, 'Fenomen Slab' by Signature Type Foundry, 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether, and 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, sports branding, packaging, sturdy, western, collegiate, bold, confident, impact, heritage, headline, blocky, bracketless, square serif, heavy, compact.
A heavy, block-constructed slab serif with square, flat terminals and thick, unmodulated strokes. The letterforms are wide-shouldered and compact, with large rectangular serifs that read as solid slabs rather than delicate details. Counters are relatively small for the weight, and curves are simplified into sturdy rounded forms (notably in O, C, and G), giving the design a dense, poster-friendly texture. The lowercase keeps a straightforward, sturdy construction with short extenders and simple, squared joins, supporting tight setting at display sizes.
This font is well suited to display applications where impact matters: headlines, posters, storefront or event signage, and bold packaging. It also fits sports/club branding and merch-style graphics where a sturdy, traditional slab-serif voice is desired. For longer text blocks, it will be most comfortable at larger sizes with generous spacing.
The overall tone feels rugged and assertive, with a distinctly Americana flavor that evokes workwear signage, western posters, and team/club typography. Its mass and squareness communicate strength and directness rather than elegance, making it feel loud, dependable, and attention-seeking.
The design appears intended as a high-impact slab serif that prioritizes solidity, legibility at distance, and a classic American display vernacular. Its simplified curves and square-ended slabs suggest a focus on bold reproduction across print and signage contexts.
In text, the heavy slabs create a strong horizontal rhythm and pronounced silhouettes, which helps headlines pop but can also make paragraphs feel dense. Numerals are bold and simple, matching the same chunky, no-nonsense geometry seen across the alphabet.