Slab Square Pysa 2 is a very bold, very narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Miura Slab' by DSType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, badges, western, circus, industrial, retro, authoritative, space-saving impact, vintage display, strong branding, headline utility, condensed, blocky, high-contrast, bracketless, square-ended.
A condensed, heavy slab-serif design with tall proportions and compact sidebearings. Strokes are largely even, with squared terminals and sturdy, unbracketed slabs that read as rectangular blocks. Counters are tight and vertical stress is pronounced, giving the face a strong, poster-like rhythm. The lowercase follows the same compressed structure with short extenders and sturdy joins, while numerals are bold and angular, matching the overall rigid geometry.
Best suited to display settings such as posters, headlines, storefront-style signage, and packaging where a dense, high-impact voice is needed. It can also work for badges, labels, and short subheads when you want a compact footprint without losing visual weight.
The overall tone feels bold and attention-seeking, with a vintage flavor reminiscent of show posters, old product labeling, and wood-type inspired display lettering. Its narrow, forceful shapes convey urgency and authority, leaning toward Americana and industrial nostalgia.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space, combining condensed proportions with robust slab serifs for legibility and presence. Its consistent blocky terminals and strong vertical rhythm suggest a focus on bold, traditional display typography rather than quiet, long-form reading.
Spacing appears intentionally tight to reinforce a compact, stacked texture in lines of text. The squared serifs and flat stroke endings create a crisp silhouette that holds up well at larger sizes, where the strong vertical cadence becomes a defining characteristic.