Slab Square Safe 14 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Emy Slab' by Latinotype, 'Marek Slab' by Rosario Nocera, 'Abiding' by Suomi, and 'Rahere Slab' by ULGA Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, editorial, signage, bold, sturdy, friendly, retro, impact, legibility, bold display, retro branding, authority, blocky, bracketless, square-serifed, compact, high-impact.
This typeface presents a heavy, blocky slab-serif construction with square, flat-ended serifs and largely uniform stroke weight. The letterforms are broad and compact, with generous counters and a steady, even rhythm that reads strongly at display sizes. Joins and terminals are crisp and rectangular, with minimal modulation and a solid baseline presence; the overall color on the page is dense and consistent. Numerals and capitals share the same robust, squared-off geometry, reinforcing a cohesive, poster-like texture in text.
Well-suited to headlines, subheads, and short editorial callouts where strong typographic presence is needed. It also fits packaging, signage, and promotional materials that benefit from a sturdy slab-serif character and high-impact readability at larger sizes.
The tone is confident and no-nonsense, with a friendly, vintage-inflected weight that feels at home in bold headlines and statement typography. Its sturdy slabs and broad proportions suggest an assertive, approachable voice—more classic and workmanlike than sleek or delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through broad proportions, square serifs, and consistent stroke weight, creating a durable, attention-grabbing slab-serif voice. It prioritizes clarity and punch over finesse, aiming for a classic, dependable display feel.
The lowercase maintains clear differentiation between similar shapes (e.g., round letters vs. straight-stem forms), and the heavy serifs help anchor lines visually. In longer settings, the dense weight and wide forms create strong emphasis and a compact, impactful texture that favors short-to-medium runs of text.