Slab Square Sibi 4 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Brignell Slab' by IB TYPE Inc., 'Faraon' and 'Newslab' by Latinotype, 'Cyntho Next Slab' by Mint Type, 'Tabac Slab' by Suitcase Type Foundry, and 'Kheops' by Tipo Pèpel (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, editorial, signage, sturdy, industrial, retro, confident, impact, stability, print flavor, authority, utility, slab serif, blocky, bracketless, square terminals, heavy serifs.
A robust slab-serif with heavy, block-like serifs and flat, square terminals throughout. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing a strong, even color on the page. Counters are relatively open for the weight, and curves are broadly drawn, giving round letters a sturdy, slightly squared-off feel. The lowercase shows compact, workmanlike forms with a double-storey a and g, and the numerals follow the same solid, straightforward construction.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and display settings where a strong typographic voice is needed. It can also work for editorial pull quotes, packaging, and signage that benefits from high presence and a sturdy, traditional slab-serif texture.
The overall tone feels tough and no-nonsense, with a distinctly practical, blue-collar confidence. Its dense, emphatic shapes also read as retro and print-forward, evoking headlines, posters, and traditional editorial typography.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum impact and solidity through heavy slab serifs and an even, low-modulation stroke structure. Its square-ended finishing and compact, pragmatic letterforms suggest an aim toward clear, authoritative display typography with a classic, print-oriented character.
Spacing appears generous enough to keep the heavy shapes from clogging in text, while the strong serifs create a pronounced horizontal rhythm. The design’s squared terminals and thick slabs emphasize stability and impact over delicacy.