Slab Square Hysa 9 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Evolta' by Almarkha Type, 'Dolmengi' by Ask Foundry, 'College Vista 34' by Casloop Studio, 'Vitesse' by Hoefler & Co., 'Offense' by Reserves, and 'Atletico' by artill (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, posters, packaging, headlines, signage, athletic, western, industrial, collegiate, assertive, impact, ruggedness, team branding, signage strength, retro flavor, blocky, stencil-like, octagonal, beveled, compact.
A heavy, block-built slab serif with squared, flat terminals and prominent rectangular serifs. Many curves are simplified into chamfered corners, giving bowls and counters an octagonal, machined feel rather than a smooth round. Strokes stay consistent and chunky, with tight apertures and sturdy interior shapes; the lowercase follows the same angular construction with firm shoulders and squared joins. Overall spacing reads solid and headline-forward, with a strong, poster-style silhouette and clear, rigid geometry.
Best suited to large sizes where its slab structure and chamfered geometry can read crisply—team identities, event posters, bold editorial headings, product packaging, and high-impact signage. It can also work for short, punchy callouts or badges where a sturdy, vintage-leaning block serif is desired.
The tone is bold and forceful, suggesting varsity lettering, workwear labeling, and rugged signage. Its angular cuts and blocky rhythm add a utilitarian, no-nonsense character that can feel both athletic and industrial.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through a rigid, square-shouldered slab serif framework, using chamfered corners to evoke carved, stamped, or varsity-style lettering while keeping letterforms sturdy and highly legible at display sizes.
Diagonal elements (notably in A, V, W, X, Y) keep a straight, engineered quality that pairs with the chamfered corners to maintain a consistent, faceted texture. Numerals share the same squared construction, reinforcing a uniform, emblematic look across letters and figures.