Slab Square Hihe 6 is a bold, wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Irpin Type' by Aronetiv, 'Artegra Slab' by Artegra, 'Trakya Slab' by Bülent Yüksel, 'Peckham' by Los Andes, 'Barnic Slab' by Peninsula Studioz, and 'Pepi/Rudi' by Suitcase Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, industrial, collegiate, retro, editorial, impact, durability, legibility, heritage, blocky, sturdy, squared, bracketless, high-contrast.
A sturdy slab serif with heavy, rectangular serifs and predominantly squared terminals. Strokes are largely even in thickness, producing a firm, poster-ready color, while rounds (C, O, Q, e, o) stay open and geometric rather than calligraphic. The serifs read mostly unbracketed and flat, giving the face a crisp, machined rhythm; joins and corners are assertive, and counters are moderately tight at text sizes. Uppercase forms are broad and stable, and the overall spacing feels designed to hold up in dense settings without losing its blocky structure.
Works best for headlines, posters, and prominent labels where the strong slab structure can deliver punch and presence. It also suits branding and packaging that want a robust, heritage-leaning voice, and it remains serviceable for short text blocks or pull quotes when set with comfortable spacing.
The tone is confident and no-nonsense, with an industrial and collegiate flavor that recalls traditional display slabs and newspaper-era sturdiness. It feels straightforward and emphatic rather than delicate, projecting clarity, reliability, and a slightly retro, American utility character.
Likely intended as a pragmatic, high-impact slab serif that stays legible under heavy weight while maintaining a clean, squared construction. The design appears optimized for strong typographic color and a dependable, workmanlike personality across display and short-form editorial use.
The design balances squared detailing with smooth round bowls, creating a consistent, readable texture in paragraphs. Numerals and capitals appear particularly suited to short, high-impact lines where the heavy serifs and wide stance can carry visual weight.