Slab Square Hifu 14 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Geometric Slabserif 703' by Bitstream, 'Goodall' by Colophon Foundry, 'ITC Lubalin Graph' by ITC, 'Madriz' by SilverStag, 'Paralex' by Tipo Pèpel, and 'Coltan Gea' by deFharo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, logos, packaging, confident, sturdy, retro, industrial, collegiate, impact, durability, visibility, heritage feel, blocky, bracketed, compact, ink-trap hints, high-clarity.
A heavy slab-serif with compact proportions and strongly squared, blunt terminals. Strokes are robust and largely even in weight, with rounded interior curves that keep counters open despite the mass. Serifs read as wide and supportive, with subtle bracketing and a generally engineered, built-from-blocks construction. The lowercase is sturdy and slightly condensed in feel, with single-storey a and g and firm vertical stems; numerals are broad and stable, with a clear, heavy 0 and straight-backed 1.
Best suited for headlines and short blocks where weight and presence are assets—posters, storefront or wayfinding signage, bold packaging, and logo wordmarks. It can also work for pull quotes or section heads where a strong typographic anchor is needed.
The overall tone is forceful and dependable, blending vintage letterpress energy with a practical, workmanlike voice. It suggests signage, institutions, and no-nonsense editorial display rather than delicate refinement.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a durable slab-serif skeleton—prioritizing solidity, clarity, and a recognizable, slightly vintage display character across letters and figures.
At text sizes the dense color and prominent slabs create a strong horizontal rhythm, while the generous counters help maintain legibility. The shapes favor simple geometry and clear joins, giving the type a distinctly structural, poster-ready presence.