Slab Square Pyby 10 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Miura Slab' by DSType, 'Rama Slab' by Dharma Type, 'Akkordeon Slab' by Emtype Foundry, 'Lehmann Egyptian' by ParaType, 'Bokarms Slab' by SMZ Design, 'Outlaw' by TypeArt Foundry, and 'Winner' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, logotypes, industrial, western, poster, assertive, retro, impact, space-saving, ruggedness, display, blocky, condensed, slab-serif, rectangular, hard-edged.
A heavy, condensed slab-serif with compact proportions and a strong vertical stance. Stems and horizontals are blunt and rectangular, with square-ended slabs and minimal taper, creating a dense, uniform texture. Counters are tight and enclosed, and joins are crisp, giving the letterforms a sturdy, sign-painting-like solidity. Numerals match the letters in weight and compactness, maintaining the same firm rhythm and tightly packed presence.
Best suited for short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, storefront-style signage, packaging callouts, and bold logotypes. It can also work for subheads or labels where space is limited and a compact, forceful voice is desirable, but it is less comfortable for long passages at small sizes due to its dense texture.
The overall tone is bold and commanding, with a rugged, workmanlike flavor that nods to vintage posters and wood-type-inspired display printing. Its hard edges and tight fit convey strength and urgency, making it feel direct and attention-grabbing rather than delicate or refined.
The font appears designed to maximize impact in a narrow footprint, using squared slabs and blunt terminals to deliver a sturdy, vintage display character. Its consistent, heavy structure suggests an intention toward clear, emphatic messaging in attention-driven layouts.
The design’s narrow set and large slabs emphasize verticality, while the tight apertures and squared terminals create a distinctly mechanical, stamped look. In continuous text it produces a dark, high-impact color with little sparkle, favoring punch over softness.