Slab Square Havi 14 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Goodall' by Colophon Foundry, 'Codename FX' by Differentialtype, 'Ciutadella Slab' by Emtype Foundry, 'MC Rufel' by Maulana Creative, 'DIN Next Slab' by Monotype, and 'Justus Pro' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, sturdy, confident, industrial, retro, collegiate, impact, durability, retro display, headline clarity, blocky, chunky, compact, bracketless, ink-trappy.
A heavy, block-driven slab serif with squared-off terminals and unbracketed serifs that read as firmly machined rather than calligraphic. Strokes are thick and even, counters are relatively small, and joins tend to be tight, creating a compact, high-impact texture in both display lines and dense setting. The curves on letters like C, G, O, and S are broadly rounded but constrained by the overall chunky construction, while the numerals follow the same stout, squared rhythm. Lowercase forms are robust and straightforward, with simple, solid bowls and short, firm serifs that maintain a consistent footprint across the alphabet.
Best suited to short-to-medium display settings where mass and presence are desirable—headlines, posters, apparel graphics, and bold brand wordmarks. It also works well for packaging and signage that benefit from an industrial, vintage-leaning slab serif with strong readability at larger sizes.
The overall tone is bold and no-nonsense, with a workwear practicality that also nods to vintage Americana and collegiate signage. Its dense black color and squared detailing convey authority and durability, lending a confident, headline-first personality.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through a compact, sturdy slab-serif structure with squared terminals and consistent heft. It prioritizes a strong silhouette and a uniform, authoritative texture for display typography.
In the text sample, the font creates a strong, uniform typographic color with minimal sparkle, favoring impact over delicacy. The punctuation and figures visually match the letterforms’ weight and squareness, supporting cohesive set lines for posters and labels.