Slab Square Pybe 2 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATF Alternate Gothic' by ATF Collection, 'Miura Slab' by DSType, 'Fairweather' by Dharma Type, 'Benton Sans' and 'Benton Sans Std' by Font Bureau, 'Knockout' by Hoefler & Co., and 'Denso Serif' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, logos, industrial, western, assertive, vintage, sturdy, space saving, high impact, signage look, heritage feel, blocky, condensed, slabbed, rectilinear, poster-ready.
A compact, heavy display face with slab-like serifs and squared-off terminals. The letterforms are strongly condensed, with tall proportions, tight interior counters, and a consistent, low-contrast stroke weight that keeps the texture dense and even. Serifs appear blunt and rectangular, and curves are drawn with firm, simplified geometry, giving bowls and shoulders a sturdy, built-up feel. Lowercase is compact with short extenders and rounded bowls that remain tightly enclosed; figures are similarly narrow and weighty for a cohesive, poster-like rhythm.
Best suited to headlines and short display settings where impact and a compact footprint are priorities. It works well for posters, labels, and signage-style layouts, and can support bold wordmarks or badges when you want a rugged, condensed presence.
The overall tone is bold and no-nonsense, evoking utilitarian signage, vintage posters, and workwear branding. Its condensed heft reads as confident and attention-grabbing, with a slightly nostalgic, old-print character driven by the square serifs and compressed stance.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact in minimal horizontal space, using sturdy slab details and squared terminals to suggest durability and an industrial or heritage poster sensibility.
The tight proportions and small apertures create a dark typographic color, especially in longer lines of text. Notched joins and blunt slab details add a rugged, stamped quality that holds up well at larger sizes where the serif shapes and compact counters can be appreciated.