Slab Square Samy 4 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype and 'Kheops' by Tipo Pèpel (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, branding, signage, robust, confident, traditional, collegiate, impact, authority, readability, heritage, bracketed, blocky, sturdy, authoritative, high-impact.
A heavy serif with pronounced slab-like feet and compact, squared terminals. The letterforms show broad proportions and steady vertical stress, with moderate contrast between stems and joins. Serifs are mostly flat and substantial, with slight bracketing in places that softens the transitions without losing the blocky silhouette. Counters are open and round in forms like O and Q, while details such as the angled leg of R and the strong diagonals in K, V, and W keep the rhythm crisp. Numerals and lowercase carry the same weight and squareness, producing dense, even texture in text settings.
Well suited to headlines, subheads, and poster typography where a strong serif presence is needed. It can also support editorial design and branding that calls for a traditional yet forceful tone, and it should hold up well in signage or short blocks of text thanks to its stable, open forms.
The overall tone is sturdy and assertive, balancing a classic, print-oriented seriousness with a friendly, collegiate solidity. Its strong slabs and broad stance give it an authoritative voice that feels dependable and familiar rather than delicate or ornamental.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum impact with a dependable, print-classic feel, using thick slabs and broad proportions to maintain clarity and authority in display and titling contexts.
The design reads cleanly at display sizes, where the squared serifs and broad curves become a defining graphic feature. In paragraph-like samples it forms a dark, stable color with clear word shapes, driven by its wide set and substantial stroke weight.