Slab Square Hyri 2 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Aachen' and 'Neue Aachen' by ITC, 'Aachen SB' and 'Aachen SH' by Scangraphic Digital Type Collection, and 'Aachen' by Tilde (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, assertive, industrial, retro, collegiate, poster-ready, impact, durability, display clarity, vintage signage, blocky, sturdy, compact, square-serifed, punchy.
A heavy, blocky slab serif with square-ended terminals and crisp, rectangular serifs that read as integrated extensions of the stems. The letterforms are built from broad verticals and simplified curves, producing a compact, high-impact texture with tight counters and short apertures. Rounded characters like C, G, and O retain a squarish, machined feel, while diagonals (V, W, X, Y) stay blunt and weighty. Lowercase forms are robust and straightforward, with a tall, prominent x-height, minimal stroke modulation, and sturdy joins that keep the silhouette dense and even.
This design performs best in display contexts where impact is the priority: headlines, posters, signage, and bold labels. It’s also well suited to sports and team-style branding or any application needing a sturdy, vintage-leaning slab voice that stays clear at large sizes.
The overall tone is confident and no-nonsense, with an industrial, workmanlike solidity. Its strong slabs and squared geometry evoke vintage signage and collegiate or athletic lettering, delivering a bold, authoritative presence without ornament.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum visual weight and clarity through simplified, squared forms and prominent slabs. Its construction prioritizes bold presence and quick recognition, suggesting an intention toward headline typography and strong, branded statements.
Spacing and rhythm create a dark, compact color that holds together in large headlines, with the square serifs adding strong horizontal emphasis. Numerals are similarly chunky and legible at display sizes, matching the same blunt, poster-forward construction.