Slab Square Sira 6 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Hudson NY Pro' by Arkitype, 'Player' by Canada Type, 'College Vista 34' by Casloop Studio, 'Ciutadella Slab' and 'Geogrotesque Slab' by Emtype Foundry, 'Letteria Pro' by Latinotype, 'Defender' by Storm Type Foundry, and 'Octin Sports' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, signage, packaging, collegiate, industrial, assertive, retro, utility, impact, ruggedness, collegiate tone, sign readability, retro display, blocky, octagonal, stencil-like, compact, high-impact.
A heavy, block-constructed slab serif with squared forms and frequent clipped corners that create an octagonal rhythm. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, and the serifs read as broad, flat slabs that often merge seamlessly into the stems. Counters are relatively tight and angular, with squared bowls and rectangular apertures that emphasize a mechanical, engineered feel. The lowercase follows the same rigid geometry, with sturdy verticals, simplified joins, and compact interior space, giving text a dense, even color.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of text where mass and shape can carry the message—posters, sports and team branding, event graphics, and bold labels. It can also work for rugged packaging and wayfinding-style signage where strong, angular letterforms support quick recognition.
The overall tone is confident and workmanlike, evoking varsity lettering, posters, and utilitarian signage. Its hard edges and chunky presence feel straightforward and no-nonsense, with a distinctly retro, American display flavor.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a structured, corner-cut geometry and prominent slabs, balancing a vintage collegiate voice with an industrial, stamped-letter practicality.
The clipped-corner construction is consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals, helping maintain a cohesive texture at display sizes. Numerals share the same blocky geometry and read clearly, reinforcing the font’s sturdy, sign-paint and sports-marking character.