Slab Square Alhu 1 is a regular weight, very wide, monoline, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, packaging, signage, sturdy, retro, utilitarian, academic, readability, authority, classic print, impact, clarity, slab serif, bracketed serifs, softened corners, open counters, high contrast joins.
A sturdy slab serif with blunt, rectangular serifs and mostly even stroke weight, giving it a confident, printed feel. Proportions are generously wide with ample interior space; counters stay open and rounded, while joins and terminals feel clean and squared-off. The lowercase has a prominent x-height and straightforward construction, and the numerals are clear and robust, with simple curves and strong horizontal footing. Overall rhythm is steady and calm, with consistent serif treatment across caps, lowercase, and figures.
Well-suited to headlines and subheads where strong slabs and wide proportions can carry personality without sacrificing clarity. It also fits editorial layouts, posters, and packaging that benefit from a classic, no-nonsense presence, and it can work for short-to-medium passages when generous spacing is available.
The tone is dependable and slightly old-school, evoking textbook and newspaper typography rather than delicate literary refinement. Its broad stance and emphatic slabs lend an authoritative, workmanlike voice that reads as practical and familiar.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, reliable slab-serif voice that remains highly readable, combining assertive rectangular serifs with open, friendly letterforms for versatile display and text use.
In text, the wide set and strong horizontals create a pronounced baseline and a slightly mechanical texture, while the rounded bowls keep it from feeling harsh. The design balances square-ended details with softened curves, helping maintain legibility in longer lines.