Slab Square Hiny 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Nayanika Slab' by ArimaType, 'Artegra Slab' by Artegra, 'Publica Slab' by FaceType, 'Nomos Slab' by Identity Letters, 'Peckham' by Los Andes, 'Barnic Slab' by Peninsula Studioz, 'Pepi/Rudi' by Suitcase Type Foundry, and 'Hundra' by Umka Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, logos, packaging, assertive, retro, industrial, collegiate, friendly, impact, legibility, heritage, sturdiness, attention, blocky, sturdy, compact, bracketless, high-ink.
A very heavy, block-constructed slab serif with broad proportions and a compact, low-detail rhythm. Strokes are nearly monolinear with minimal modulation, and the slabs read as square-ended and unbracketed, producing crisp corners and firm terminals. Counters are relatively tight for the weight, with rounded bowls kept wide and sturdy, and the overall texture forms a dense, even color. Numerals and capitals carry the same blunt, architectural geometry, emphasizing stability over delicacy.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and branding where immediate impact and strong letter shapes are desirable. It also fits signage and packaging that benefit from sturdy, high-visibility typography, especially when set with generous spacing or at display sizes.
The tone is confident and no-nonsense, with a vintage American display feel that suggests posters, headlines, and signage. Its chunky slabs and wide stance give it an approachable toughness—bold and pragmatic rather than refined.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a straightforward slab-serif voice, balancing friendly roundness in bowls with hard, square terminals for a tough, poster-ready look.
The heavy weight and tight internal space make it most comfortable at larger sizes where counters and joins stay clear. The forms prioritize strong silhouette and impact, yielding a consistent, high-contrast-from-the-background presence even in short words.