Slab Square Hiba 5 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Clab' by Eko Bimantara, 'Geometrico Slab' by FSdesign-Salmina, 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Weekly' by Los Andes, 'Netra' by Sign Studio, and 'Kondolarge' by TypeK (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, sturdy, friendly, retro, assertive, workmanlike, impact, legibility, retro display, stability, solidity, blocky, bracketed slabs, compact counters, ink-trap hints, soft corners.
A heavy, block-forward slab serif with broad proportions and a steady, low-contrast stroke rhythm. Serifs read as thick, squared slabs with subtle bracketing and occasional notch-like shaping where strokes join, giving a slightly carved, ink-trap-adjacent feel. Curves are robust and somewhat squared-off at key transitions, with compact internal counters and emphatic terminals that keep letterforms dense and high-impact. The overall texture is even and dark, with clear, simple construction designed to hold up at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and branding where a confident, high-contrast-in-size presence is needed. It can also work for signage and short calls-to-action, especially when you want a sturdy, vintage-leaning slab-serif voice.
The tone is bold and dependable, mixing a practical, industrial sturdiness with a friendly, vintage poster sensibility. Its chunky slabs and compact counters create an authoritative voice that still feels approachable rather than severe.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a stable, workmanlike structure: thick slabs, compact counters, and simplified curves create a bold display serif that reads quickly and reproduces reliably. The small notches and gentle bracketing suggest an effort to keep joins clear and maintain crisp shapes in heavy weights.
The numerals and capitals appear especially weighty and geometric, while the lowercase maintains strong stems and tight bowls that preserve a consistent color across words. The design favors punchy silhouettes over delicate detail, producing strong readability in short bursts and prominent headings.