Slab Square Tysa 12 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Buyan' by Yu Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, posters, headlines, team apparel, packaging, athletic, western, industrial, retro, assertive, compact impact, forward motion, rugged display, brand presence, blocky, condensed, chiseled, bracketed, angular.
A condensed, right-leaning slab serif with heavy, uniform strokes and sharp, angular shaping. Serifs read as stout wedges and flattened slabs, often forming pointed, chiseled corners at joins and terminals. Counters are compact and squarish, with straight-sided bowls and clipped curves that keep the rhythm tight and vertical. The overall texture is dense and emphatic, with a consistent forward slant and sturdy, poster-ready silhouettes.
Best suited to short, prominent text where impact matters: sports and team identities, event posters, badges, labels, and packaging. It also works well for display copy in editorial or entertainment contexts where a condensed, energetic slab serif can carry the layout without relying on large widths.
The tone is bold and action-oriented, combining a vintage collegiate/western flavor with a utilitarian, industrial edge. Its strong slabbing and aggressive angles give it a competitive, headline-first energy that feels confident and slightly rugged.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in a compact measure, pairing strong slab serifs with an italicized, forward-driving stance. The angular detailing suggests a deliberate nod to athletic lettering and rugged Americana-inspired display typography while keeping a cohesive, modernized construction.
Uppercase forms are tall and commanding, while lowercase keeps the same angular, slabbed construction for a unified voice. Numerals are similarly sturdy and geometric, with compact openings that reinforce the condensed, high-impact look.