Slab Square Hyfo 2 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Racon' by Ahmet Altun, 'Geogrotesque Sharp' by Emtype Foundry, 'Hype vol 2' by Positype, and 'Beachwood' by Swell Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, sports branding, posters, logos, packaging, collegiate, industrial, assertive, retro, sturdy, impact, badge style, heritage, signage, durability, octagonal, blocky, angular, slab-serif, compact.
A very heavy, block-constructed slab serif with chamfered, octagonal contours and flat-ended terminals. Strokes are uniform and dense, with squared-off joins and crisp corners that create a stamped, cut-from-plate feel. Counters are relatively small and rectilinear, and the overall rhythm is compact and steady, with minimal curvature and clear, emphatic verticals. The numerals follow the same faceted geometry, maintaining a consistent, sign-like silhouette across the set.
Best suited to display applications where impact and solidity matter—headline typography, sports or campus-themed branding, posters, badges, labels, and packaging. It also works well for large-scale signage or merchandise graphics where the chunky slabs and angular detailing can read clearly.
The design reads as strong and no-nonsense, combining a classic collegiate voice with a rugged, workwear sensibility. Its faceted slabs and tight apertures give it a confident, commanding presence that feels at home in bold headlines and emblem-style typography.
The font appears intended to deliver a bold, emblematic look with a disciplined, geometric construction—evoking traditional athletic letterforms and rugged industrial lettering while keeping a consistent, modular system across glyphs.
The distinctive chamfering at corners and on internal cuts is a key signature, producing a uniform octagonal theme that stays consistent from capitals through lowercase and figures. At smaller sizes the heavy weight and tight counters may favor short strings and display settings over long passages.