Slab Square Jery 1 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, signage, western, industrial, retro, assertive, sporty, impact, ruggedness, nostalgia, branding, blocky, squared, slabbed, stencil-like, ink-trap.
A heavy, block-built slab serif with squared contours and broad, flat terminals. The letterforms are compactly modeled with strong horizontal slabs, pronounced shoulders, and angular joins that create a stepped, machined look. Counters are mostly rectangular and tightly proportioned, with small cut-in notches and occasional slit-like openings that read as ink-trap or stencil-style detailing. The overall rhythm is emphatic and dense, with robust stems and minimal rounding, giving the face a hard-edged, sign-painting sturdiness.
Best used for display applications such as posters, headlines, badges, and logotypes where strong lettershape and high visual weight are an advantage. It also fits packaging, labels, and signage that aim for a rugged or vintage-industrial feel. The dense forms and tight counters make it most effective at medium to large sizes where the interior cut-ins remain distinct.
The tone is bold and declarative, evoking Western poster typography, industrial labeling, and retro display headlines. Its squared geometry and carved-looking notches add a rugged, utilitarian flavor that feels confident and attention-seeking rather than refined. The voice is energetic and slightly nostalgic, suited to designs that want impact and a punchy, no-nonsense presence.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through chunky slabs, squared construction, and carved-in details that suggest durability and craft. Its forms prioritize a bold silhouette and a distinctive texture over neutrality, aiming to stand out in branding and promotional settings with a retro-meets-industrial attitude.
Diagonal letters (like V, W, X, Y) keep sharp angles and heavy junctions, preserving the chunky texture across the alphabet. Numerals follow the same block logic, with squared bowls and tight internal spaces that prioritize uniform weight and presence. In longer text settings the dense blackness and narrow apertures increase visual intensity, favoring short bursts over extended reading.