Slab Square Dymed 1 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Goodall' by Colophon Foundry, 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Glypha' by Linotype, 'Weekly' by Los Andes, and 'Helserif' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, confident, industrial, retro, editorial, collegiate, impact, readability, authority, heritage, blocky, sturdy, bracketed, wide serifs, ink-trap feel.
A sturdy slab serif with heavy, squared-off serifs and generally low stroke modulation. The letterforms are compact and weighty, with broad shoulders and firm verticals that create a strong typographic color. Serifs read as wide and supportive, often with slight bracketing and occasional notch-like shaping where strokes meet, adding a subtly engineered feel. Counters are open but not delicate, and curves stay controlled and rounded while maintaining a blocky overall silhouette.
Best suited to headlines and short-to-medium text where a strong voice is desired—posters, editorial titles, packaging, and brand marks. It also works well for signage and labels where high visual authority and clear, blocky forms help maintain legibility at distance.
The face projects confidence and solidity, balancing a vintage, print-forward presence with an industrial straightforwardness. Its heavy slabs and compact rhythm feel authoritative and workmanlike, with a hint of collegiate poster energy in display settings.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, dependable slab-serif voice that holds up in high-impact typography, evoking traditional print signage and robust editorial display while staying straightforward and readable.
Uppercase forms keep a stable, monumental stance, while the lowercase maintains clarity with simple, robust joins and a consistent baseline presence. Figures are equally heavy and designed for impact, matching the letters’ strong, square-shouldered rhythm.