Slab Square Tyba 11 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Fried Chicken' by FontMesa, 'Glypha' by Linotype, 'DilleniaUPC' by Microsoft Corporation, and 'SK Reykjavik' by Salih Kizilkaya (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, subheads, posters, branding, editorial, sporty, confident, classic, assertive, emphasis, impact, momentum, stability, readability, chunky serifs, bracketed slabs, ink-trap feel, tight apertures, sturdy.
This is a forward-leaning slab serif with heavy, blocky serifs and a compact, muscular silhouette. Strokes are largely even, with minimal modulation and crisp joins; many terminals end in squared-off slabs with slight bracketing that helps the forms feel anchored rather than purely geometric. Counters and apertures run on the tighter side (notably in letters like a, e, and s), giving the face a dense texture, while the italic construction introduces lively diagonals and a strong rightward rhythm. Numerals match the letters in weight and presence, reading solid and sign-like with straightforward shapes.
It’s best suited to headlines, subheads, and other display applications where a strong italic voice is needed. The dense, sturdy letterforms can also work for short editorial callouts, branding wordmarks, and poster-style messaging where impact and momentum are priorities.
The overall tone is energetic and confident, mixing a traditional print sensibility with a punchy, modern urgency. Its italic slant and stout serifs suggest motion and emphasis, lending an editorial and slightly sporty character that feels authoritative rather than delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver an emphatic italic slab voice that stays robust and highly legible at display sizes. By combining stout slabs with a dynamic slant and restrained contrast, it aims for strong typographic presence without relying on fine details.
Spacing in the sample text creates a dark, continuous typographic color that holds together well in short bursts and headlines. The italic angle is pronounced enough to read as purposeful emphasis, while the slab serifs keep baselines stable and give the text a strong, planted feel.