Slab Square Tybi 1 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'OL Egyptian' by Dennis Ortiz-Lopez, 'Decour' and 'Decour Soft' by Latinotype, and 'Justus Pro' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, branding, packaging, athletic, retro, assertive, industrial, impact, heritage, sport tone, display clarity, brand presence, slab serif, wedge serifs, bracketed, ink-trap feel, tightly set.
A slanted slab-serif with heavy, squared-off feet and compact, sturdy letterforms. Strokes are mostly even in weight with firm horizontals and crisp, flattened terminals, while the serifs read as blunt slabs with slight bracketing and occasional wedge-like joins. Counters are relatively tight and the overall rhythm is punchy and compact, with a slight “carved” or ink-trap-like shaping in a few interior corners (notably in round and diagonal joins). Numerals and capitals share the same robust, forward-leaning structure for a consistent, emphatic texture in text.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, posters, and display settings where a dense, forceful texture is desirable. It can also work for editorial pull quotes, packaging, and brand marks that want a retro-meets-industrial slab presence, particularly when set with generous tracking or ample leading to balance its dark color.
The font projects a confident, energetic tone with a vintage, print-forward character. Its oblique stance and hefty slabs suggest sport, headlines, and assertive branding, while the compact counters and squared terminals add an industrial, no-nonsense edge.
The design appears aimed at delivering a bold, slanted slab-serif voice that combines strong signage-like structure with a slightly refined, print-oriented finish. Its emphasis on stout slabs, compact proportions, and consistent oblique angle suggests a display-first typeface built for impact and recognizability.
In running text the dark color and tight internal spaces create a dense, high-impact typographic color, especially at larger sizes. The letterforms remain strongly differentiated despite the weight, with clear slabs and stable baselines supporting an authoritative feel.