Slab Square Tybu 5 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kairos' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports branding, packaging, signage, athletic, industrial, retro, authoritative, energetic, impact, space saving, motion, ruggedness, display emphasis, condensed, slabbed, blocky, angular, square-ended.
A condensed, forward-slanted slab-serif with blocky, rectangular construction and flat, square-ended terminals. Strokes are consistently heavy with minimal modulation, giving the letters a sturdy, low-contrast color on the page. Corners are mostly sharp with occasional small notches and cut-ins, and the joins feel engineered rather than calligraphic. The lowercase is compact with a relatively upright skeleton under the italic slant, while counters stay tight and geometric; numerals follow the same squared, poster-like rhythm.
Best suited to display settings such as posters, headlines, sports and event branding, labels, and bold signage where a compact, forceful voice is needed. It can also work for short subheads or callouts when you want a condensed footprint with strong emphasis.
The overall tone reads sporty and hard-working, with a retro display flavor that suggests speed and impact. Its dense, angular rhythm feels assertive and utilitarian, leaning toward “team lettering” energy rather than delicate editorial refinement.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space, combining a fast italic posture with sturdy slab-serifs for a confident, hard-edged presence.
The italic slant is pronounced enough to create motion, but the squared slabs and uniform stroke weight keep it grounded and mechanical. The condensed widths and tight apertures make it most comfortable at larger sizes where the internal shapes can breathe.