Slab Square Sibe 1 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Pepi/Rudi' by Suitcase Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, robust, confident, industrial, retro, impact, stability, legibility, display, blocky, sturdy, compact, bracketless, rectilinear.
A heavy slab-serif with broad proportions and a compact, sturdy build. Strokes are low-contrast and largely monolinear, with square-ended slab serifs that read as blunt, unbracketed extensions. Curves are generous but controlled, creating rounded bowls that still feel squared-off by the flat terminals and straight-sided joins. Counters are moderate and the overall rhythm is steady and emphatic, producing dark, even texture in lines of text.
Best suited to headlines and short-form copy where weight and presence are desirable, such as posters, signage, packaging, and brand wordmarks. It can also work for subheads and callouts where a strong typographic voice is needed, especially at medium-to-large sizes where the slabs and tight counters stay clear.
The tone is assertive and dependable, with a no-nonsense, workmanlike feel. Its bold slabs and broad stance evoke vintage poster and signage traditions while staying clean and contemporary. The overall impression is pragmatic and confident rather than delicate or refined.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a straightforward slab-serif structure: broad letterforms, strong serifs, and low-contrast strokes that hold up visually in bold settings. It prioritizes solidity and legibility for attention-grabbing display use while keeping shapes consistent across letters and figures.
Uppercase forms are especially block-forward, with strong horizontals and clear, stable baselines. Numerals match the same sturdy construction and read clearly at display sizes, with rounded forms kept tight to maintain a dense, impactful color. The design’s flat terminals and firm serifs give words a punched-in, headline-ready presence.