Slab Square Dyrih 8 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, sports branding, packaging, industrial, collegiate, sturdy, retro, utilitarian, impact, durability, heritage, uniformity, blocky, square-shouldered, angular, compact, mechanical.
A heavy, block-built slab serif with squared-off curves and crisp, flat terminals. Strokes maintain a consistent, low-contrast weight, with chunky rectangular serifs and hard corners that give letters a carved, engineered feel. Counters tend toward squarish forms, and apertures are tight, producing a compact, poster-like texture in paragraphs. The lowercase is sturdy and simplified, with straight-sided stems and minimal curvature, creating an even, rhythmic line when set in text.
Well-suited to headlines, posters, and bold labels where a strong, structured voice is needed. It also fits branding for sports, workwear, and heritage-inspired packaging, as well as wayfinding or storefront signage that benefits from a firm, geometric presence.
The overall tone is rugged and workmanlike, with a distinctly American, signage-and-uniform vibe. Its squared geometry and hefty slabs suggest dependability and authority, leaning into a vintage athletic and industrial mood rather than elegance.
The typeface appears designed to deliver maximum impact and clarity through simplified, squared forms and robust slab serifs. Its construction prioritizes a strong silhouette and a consistent, industrial rhythm that holds together across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
The design reads best at medium to large sizes where its angular details and squared bowls stay clear; in dense settings the tight counters can make the texture feel dark and compact. Numerals follow the same blocky construction, matching the alphabet for cohesive display use.