Slab Square Hide 5 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'APN Ggantija' by Alphabets Patrick Nell, 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype, 'Sanchez' and 'Sanchez Slab' by Latinotype, and 'Sharp Slab' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, branding, confident, sturdy, industrial, retro, impact, durability, clarity, utility, chunky, blocky, compact, bracketless, high-impact.
A heavy, blocky slab serif with square, unbracketed serifs and uniformly thick strokes. The shapes lean geometric and compact, with large internal counters and minimal modulation, giving the letters a dense, poster-ready silhouette. Curves are broad and controlled, joins stay sturdy, and the overall rhythm reads steady and emphatic across capitals, lowercase, and figures.
Best suited to display settings where strong presence and quick recognition matter: headlines, posters, labels, and wayfinding-style signage. It can also work for short blocks of text when a bold, utilitarian voice is desired, especially at medium to large sizes.
The tone is bold and no-nonsense, with a dependable, workmanlike character that feels both vintage and contemporary. Its squared slabs and compact massing convey authority and practicality, landing in an industrial, signage-friendly register.
Likely designed to deliver maximum visual impact through heavy slab serifs and simplified geometry, prioritizing solidity and clarity over delicate detail. The consistent, squared construction suggests an intent toward practical, attention-grabbing typography for titles and brand statements.
Lowercase forms keep simple, robust construction (single-storey a and g), supporting a straightforward texture in text. Numerals are wide and weighty with clear, stable shapes that match the letterforms’ overall solidity.