Slab Square Nuvy 1 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF More' by FontFont, 'Alkes' by Fontfabric, 'Danton' by Hoftype, 'PF Centro Serif Pro' by Parachute, 'Calicanto' by Sudtipos, and 'Geneo Std' by Typofonderie (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, robust, authoritative, retro, industrial, collegiate, impact, durability, display clarity, vintage print, blocky, heavyweight, bracketed, compact, punchy.
A heavy, wide slab-serif with large, squared serifs and sturdy, mostly uniform stroke weights. The letterforms are built from broad, confident strokes with softened/bracketed joins that keep the texture from feeling purely geometric. Counters are generous for the weight, while apertures tend to be fairly tight, producing a dense, high-impact rhythm in text. Uppercase shapes read solid and symmetrical; lowercase forms are compact and sturdy, with a single-storey “a” and “g” that reinforce the straightforward, workmanlike construction.
This face works best where strong presence and immediate legibility are needed—headlines, posters, display copy, logos/wordmarks, packaging, and signage. It can also support short blocks of text when a bold, vintage editorial or industrial feel is desired, though its heavy texture will dominate at smaller sizes.
The overall tone is bold and no-nonsense, with a vintage print and poster sensibility. Its weight and slab structure project strength and reliability, while the slightly softened shaping keeps it approachable rather than harsh.
The design appears intended as a high-impact slab serif for display and branding, emphasizing durability, clarity, and a classic printed look. Wide proportions and emphatic serifs suggest it’s built to hold attention and reproduce reliably in bold, ink-heavy applications.
In the sample text, the font creates a dark, even color with pronounced horizontal emphasis from the slab serifs. Numerals appear sturdy and display-oriented, matching the blunt, poster-ready voice of the letters.