Slab Square Tyba 2 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Fried Chicken' by FontMesa, 'SK Reykjavik' by Salih Kizilkaya, and 'Typewriter' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, sports branding, posters, packaging, book jackets, sporty, assertive, retro, editorial, industrial, impact, momentum, ruggedness, headline voice, brand presence, slab serifs, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap hints, compact apertures.
A heavy, right-leaning slab-serif with compact, squared forms and a sturdy rhythm. Strokes are broadly even with minimal modulation, and the serifs read as strong blocks that help lock letters onto the baseline. Counters are relatively tight and apertures are somewhat closed, giving the face a dense, forceful texture, especially in mixed-case text. The lowercase shows robust bowls and a single-storey “g,” while figures are sturdy and oldstyle-leaning in feel, matching the overall weight and forward motion.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and short bursts of copy where its dark color and strong slab serifs can deliver immediate impact. It can work well for sports and outdoor branding, posters, packaging, and bold editorial applications where a compact, energetic italic voice is desired.
The overall tone is confident and energetic, with a workmanlike solidity that feels both athletic and editorial. Its slanted stance and bold slabs suggest momentum and impact, while the compact letterforms add a slightly vintage, headline-driven character.
The design appears intended as an impact-oriented slab-serif italic that balances rugged solidity with forward motion. It prioritizes strong silhouettes and a tight, powerful texture for attention-grabbing display typography.
In text, the dark color and strong baseline emphasis create a punchy, poster-like presence; spacing appears tuned for display, where the dense counters become a stylistic feature. The angled stress and firm serifs contribute to a consistent, muscular silhouette across capitals, lowercase, and numerals.