Slab Square Egwu 6 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, logotypes, western, circus, rustic, playful, poster, vintage display, signage feel, hand-cut texture, maximum impact, chunky, blocky, chiseled, irregular, textured.
A very heavy, slab-serif display face with compact, blocky proportions and a tall lowercase presence. Strokes are largely monolinear, ending in broad, squared slabs and flat terminals that give the letters a carved, stamp-like silhouette. The contours are intentionally uneven, with subtly wavy edges, notched corners, and slightly inconsistent curves that create a hand-cut feel while keeping a strong, upright structure. Counters are small and sturdy, apertures are relatively closed, and spacing appears tight and dense in text, reinforcing its bold, poster-oriented rhythm.
Best suited for large sizes where its notched details and heavy slabs can be appreciated—posters, event titles, storefront-style signage, packaging fronts, and short logotype treatments. In paragraphs it sets with a dense, dark texture, so it works most effectively for brief bursts of copy, labels, and subheads rather than long reading.
The overall tone is theatrical and nostalgic, evoking old-time signage and showbills with a rough-hewn, workmanlike edge. Its irregularities add warmth and personality, reading as energetic and a bit mischievous rather than formal or technical.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a vintage, woodtype-inspired voice—combining sturdy slab-serif construction with deliberate roughness to suggest printing artifacts or hand-carved letterforms. It prioritizes bold presence and character over refinement, aiming for expressive display typography.
The uppercase shows prominent slab feet and shoulders, while the lowercase maintains the same chunky color and simplified forms, helping mixed-case settings stay loud and cohesive. Numerals share the same squared, notched styling, making them visually consistent for headline use.