Slab Square Sifo 4 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Goodall' by Colophon Foundry, 'Rockwell WGL' by Monotype, and 'Coltan Gea' by deFharo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, packaging, posters, signage, confident, rugged, institutional, american classic, impact, authority, readability, classic feel, durability, bracketless, blocky, sturdy, crisp, high-ink.
A robust slab-serif with heavy, square-ended serifs and blunt terminals throughout. Strokes stay consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing a dense, high-ink texture and strong horizontal emphasis. Counters are relatively compact and apertures tend to be tight, while curves (C, O, S) remain smooth but firmly controlled rather than delicate. The lowercase shows a sturdy, workmanlike build with a two-storey a and single-storey g, and overall spacing reads solid and even in text.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and short-to-medium text where a firm, attention-holding texture is desirable. It also fits packaging, labels, and signage applications that benefit from a sturdy, traditional slab-serif look and strong letter presence.
The tone is assertive and dependable, with a classic, no-nonsense voice that feels rooted in traditional printing and signage. Its chunky slabs and compact internal spaces give it a practical, authoritative presence that can read as both editorial and utilitarian.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic slab-serif authority with maximum impact and straightforward readability, prioritizing solid shapes, stable serifs, and a consistent, confident rhythm for display-led typography.
Uppercase forms feel monumental and stable, with prominent slab serifs on letters like I, T, and E that anchor lines visually. Numerals are wide and weighty, matching the letters’ sturdy rhythm and reinforcing a strong, poster-ready silhouette.