Slab Unbracketed Dibo 4 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: signage, editorial, packaging, posters, branding, industrial, utilitarian, retro, mechanical, robust, clarity, sturdiness, industrial tone, retro utility, systematic design, blocky, square serif, crisp, structured, compact curves.
A sturdy slab serif with unbracketed, squared serifs and a largely monoline stroke feel. Forms are wide and built from straight stems with softened, rounded corners, giving counters a squarish, engineered look (notably in C, G, O, and 0). Terminals are blunt and horizontal/vertical, and joins stay clean and angular with minimal calligraphic modulation. Lowercase shows a tall x-height and straightforward construction, while capitals read solid and stable with even spacing and a consistent, rectangular rhythm. Numerals match the set’s boxy geometry, with clear, open shapes and sturdy foot serifs where applicable.
Well-suited to headlines, subheads, and short-to-medium passages where a strong, structured voice is desired—such as signage, wayfinding, product packaging, and editorial layouts. It can also support branding systems that want a dependable, industrial-leaning slab serif presence without heavy contrast or delicate details.
The overall tone is practical and no-nonsense, like labeling on tools, equipment, or technical documents. Its squared slabs and rounded-rect geometry add a subtle retro, industrial flavor without feeling decorative. The result is confident and workmanlike, with a calm, steady texture across lines of text.
The design appears intended to provide a durable slab serif texture with clear, rectangular shapes and straightforward letterforms for confident communication. By pairing square, unbracketed slabs with gently rounded corners, it aims to feel both functional and slightly vintage-industrial, staying consistent and legible across varied character shapes.
The combination of square serifs and rounded outer curves creates a distinctive “machined” silhouette that stays readable at display sizes while maintaining an orderly text rhythm. The ampersand in the sample text follows the same blocky, constructed logic, reinforcing the font’s consistent, engineered character.