Slab Square Sidi 8 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Irpin Type' by Aronetiv, 'Artegra Slab' by Artegra, 'Fried Chicken' by FontMesa, 'Barnic Slab' by Peninsula Studioz, 'Namyv' by Poloskov, and 'Hexi' by Sign Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, branding, packaging, sturdy, collegiate, authoritative, retro, impact, authority, legibility, heritage, blocky, bracketless, high contrast, chunky, ink-trap feel.
A heavy slab serif with broad, square-ended serifs and strongly sculpted joins. Strokes are thick and fairly even in feel, but with noticeable flare and triangular thinning at some connections (notably in diagonals and joins), giving the letters a carved, chiseled look rather than a purely geometric build. Counters are generous for the weight, apertures are moderately open, and the overall color on the page is dense and steady. The lowercase is robust with compact shapes and a short, strong shoulder rhythm, while figures are wide and punchy with prominent slab details.
Best suited for headlines, deck copy, and short blocks of text where a firm, attention-grabbing texture is desired. It works well for editorial titling, brand marks, labels, and signage-style applications that benefit from a traditional slab-serif authority and strong legibility.
The font projects a confident, no-nonsense voice—solid and institutional, with a classic print and campus-signage energy. Its strong slabs and squared finishing cues read as traditional and trustworthy, while the bold massing adds headline urgency and impact.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif structure—prioritizing strong silhouettes, stable spacing, and an assertive typographic voice for display settings and prominent text.
The design emphasizes flat terminals and broad feet, producing crisp silhouettes at display sizes and a strong baseline presence. Diagonals (like in K, V, W, X, Y) show distinctive tapering at joins that adds character and keeps counters from closing up in heavier passages.