Slab Square Tybi 11 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Ciutadella Slab' by Emtype Foundry, 'Hefring Slab' by Inhouse Type, 'Gaspo Slab' by Latinotype, and 'DilleniaUPC' by Microsoft Corporation (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, editorial, branding, confident, retro, assertive, workmanlike, strong emphasis, print impact, retro flavor, headline focus, sturdy clarity, bracketed serifs, blocky serifs, rounded joins, open counters, sturdy.
A heavy italic serif with broad, slab-like feet and a compact, punchy silhouette. Strokes stay mostly even in thickness, with large, square-ended serifs and softly rounded transitions that keep the forms from feeling mechanical. The italic slant is pronounced and consistent, giving the letters forward motion while maintaining solid, planted bases. Counters are generally open and the curves (notably in C, G, O, S) are full and smooth, balancing the squared serif geometry. Numerals are similarly weighty and straightforward, matching the letterforms with stable proportions and clear differentiation.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and other display-forward settings where its weight and italic energy can lead the layout. It can also work for branding and packaging that want a vintage-leaning, confident voice, and for editorial applications whereTF-style emphasis where a strong italic is needed without becoming delicate.
The overall tone is confident and emphatic, with a familiar print flavor that suggests classic editorial and advertising typography. Its energetic slant reads as active and persuasive rather than formal, while the stout serifs add a dependable, workmanlike authority.
This font appears designed to deliver a forceful italic voice with sturdy, slab-like support—combining motion and emphasis with a grounded, highly legible structure. The aim seems to be an attention-getting serif that holds up in print-like contexts and communicates confidence without relying on high contrast or fine details.
The design’s strong baseline presence and chunky serifs create a clear horizontal rhythm, making it especially impactful in short bursts of text. The italic construction feels purpose-drawn (not merely obliqued), with slanted terminals and consistent forward stress that preserves clarity at display sizes.