Slab Square Sivu 9 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, logos, packaging, industrial, retro, techy, sturdy, utilitarian, impact, mechanical feel, retro-tech, signage clarity, structural consistency, square-cut, blocky, angular, slabbed, compact joints.
A heavy, square-constructed slab serif with crisp right angles, flat terminals, and a largely monolinear stroke feel. Counters and apertures are boxy and controlled, with stepped corners and hard joins that create a pixel-like rhythm without being a true bitmap. Serifs read as rectangular blocks that are tightly integrated into stems, and the overall spacing feels firm and mechanical, emphasizing horizontal and vertical structure over curves.
Best suited for short, high-impact text such as headlines, posters, logos, packaging, and wayfinding where a robust, squared voice is desirable. It can also work for UI labels or technical/industrial branding at larger sizes, where the chunky slabs and angular construction remain clear and intentional.
The tone is sturdy and no-nonsense, with a retro-digital and industrial flavor. Its squared geometry and assertive slabs suggest engineered reliability, evoking arcade-era display lettering, technical labeling, and stamped or stenciled-influenced signage aesthetics.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, square-ended slab presence with a controlled, engineered texture. Its geometric cornering and integrated slabs aim for maximum impact and legibility in display contexts while maintaining a consistent, industrial rhythm across letters and numerals.
Diagonal forms (notably in letters like K, M, N, V, W, X, Y) are drawn with sharp, angular transitions that keep the texture consistent with the font’s rectilinear system. Numerals and punctuation-free samples show strong silhouette clarity, with counters kept relatively open for a dense, blocky style.