Slab Square Hyry 4 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Hockeynight Serif' by XTOPH and 'Winner' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, sports branding, western, industrial, collegiate, rugged, poster, high impact, heritage signage, rugged branding, display clarity, blocky, octagonal, notched, stencil-like, high-impact.
A heavy, block-built slab serif with squared, flat terminals and pronounced corner chamfers that give many glyphs an octagonal silhouette. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, and the counters are compact, creating a dense, high-ink color on the line. Serifs are integrated as chunky rectangular feet and caps, often with small inward notches that add a subtly cut or stamped feel. Spacing appears steady and utilitarian, with strong verticals and simplified joins that prioritize solidity over delicacy.
Well-suited for posters, headlines, and large-scale signage where the chunky slabs and chamfered geometry can hold up and project. It can also work for packaging and labels that want a rugged, heritage or workshop feel, and for sports or team-style graphics where a bold, blocky voice is desirable.
The overall tone is bold and workmanlike, mixing a vintage western/wood-type flavor with an industrial, stamped-sign sensibility. It reads as assertive and no-nonsense, with a slightly retro, Americana-leaning attitude that feels at home in display settings.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum presence with a sturdy, geometric slab structure, referencing traditional wood-type and sign lettering while keeping forms simplified and highly reproducible. The chamfers and notches add character without introducing fine detail, reinforcing a durable, stamped or cut-from-solid aesthetic.
The design relies on repeating geometric cues—square terminals, chamfered corners, and occasional interior cut-ins—so words form a consistent, rhythmic texture. Numerals match the same blocky construction and feel built for impact rather than subtlety at small sizes.