Slab Square Hiha 1 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'APN Ggantija' by Alphabets Patrick Nell, 'Trend' by Latinotype, 'Postulat' and 'Postulat Pro' by ParaType, 'Paralex' by Tipo Pèpel, and 'Coltan Gea' by deFharo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, sturdy, confident, industrial, retro, editorial, impact, durability, clarity, authority, display, chunky, blocky, bracketless, square serif, compact.
A heavy slab-serif with broad, squared-off serifs and flat terminals that give the forms a blocky, engineered presence. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal contrast, and counters stay fairly open despite the weight, supporting legibility at display sizes. The lowercase shows a traditional, two-story “a” and “g,” stout verticals, and compact joins that keep word shapes dense and even. Numerals are robust and simple, with wide bowls and strong horizontal feet, matching the typeface’s squared, structural rhythm.
Best suited to headlines, posters, labels, and signage where a strong, durable voice is needed. It can also work for branding and packaging that benefits from a sturdy, industrial or retro editorial feel, especially at larger sizes where the slab details read crisply.
The overall tone is forceful and workmanlike, suggesting signage, print-era headlines, and utilitarian typography. Its strong slabs and tight, dark texture communicate reliability and authority with a touch of vintage Americana and industrial practicality.
The type appears designed to deliver maximum impact through heavy slabs, squared terminals, and a compact rhythm, aiming for a dependable, attention-forward presence in display typography.
The design favors clear right angles and emphatic slab treatment, producing a steady baseline and a very solid typographic color. In text settings it reads as emphatic and attention-grabbing rather than delicate, with a consistent, no-nonsense cadence across caps, lowercase, and figures.