Slab Square Hale 6 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Kolbano' by Jehoo Creative (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, editorial, sturdy, friendly, retro, confident, impact, readability, nostalgia, authority, approachability, blocky, hefty, bracketed, compact apertures, soft corners.
A heavy slab-serif with generous, squared-off serifs and subtly rounded joins that keep the shapes from feeling brittle. Strokes are largely even in weight, with minimal contrast and a robust, ink-trap-free build that reads strongly at display sizes. Counters are compact and apertures tend to be somewhat closed, giving letters a dense, solid color. The lowercase shows a tall x-height and short extenders, while the overall rhythm feels wide and steady with consistent, rectangular terminals across many forms.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and short bursts of text where its dense color and strong slabs can carry impact. It also works well for packaging and branding marks that need a sturdy, approachable presence, and for editorial display settings where a classic, confident serif is desired.
The tone is confident and grounded, with a friendly, slightly nostalgic sturdiness reminiscent of classic poster and headline typography. Its chunky slabs and tight counters create an assertive voice that feels dependable rather than delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver high-impact readability with a rugged, slab-serif authority, balancing broad proportions and heavy serifs with softened corners for an approachable, contemporary feel.
The numerals and capitals share the same blocky, stable construction, supporting a cohesive headline palette. Curved letters (like C, G, O, S) maintain a rounded silhouette while still landing on firm slab details, which reinforces the font’s mix of warmth and structure.