Slab Square Gufy 1 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Egyptian' by AVP, 'Artegra Slab' by Artegra, 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'Hoyle' by Mans Greback, 'Fenomen Slab' by Signature Type Foundry, and 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, rugged, confident, retro, sturdy, playful, impact, readability, vintage, display, solidity, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap feel, rounded corners, compact.
A dense, blocky slab serif with heavy vertical emphasis and compact counters. The serifs are rectangular and strongly expressed, with slightly softened corners that keep the shapes from feeling purely mechanical. Curves are broad and full, while joins and inner corners show subtle notching that can read like an ink-trap influence at display sizes. Overall proportions feel sturdy and somewhat condensed in the bowls, with a consistent, poster-ready rhythm across capitals, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of text where bold presence is the priority—posters, storefront or event signage, packaging, and logo wordmarks. It can also work for pull quotes or section headers in editorial layouts when a strong, vintage-leaning accent is desired.
The font projects a rugged, no-nonsense confidence with a distinctly retro, workwear flavor. Its chunky slabs and tight apertures create a punchy, attention-grabbing tone, while the softened edges and quirky notches add a friendly, slightly playful character.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a robust slab-serif voice, pairing simple, highly legible structures with distinctive notched details to create a memorable display texture. It emphasizes solidity and readability in large sizes while maintaining a consistent, block-forward silhouette.
Capital forms are assertive and uniform, while lowercase retains simple, utilitarian constructions that prioritize mass and legibility over delicacy. Numerals match the heavy texture and feel suited to big, bold readouts. The overall color on the page is very dark and even, making spacing and counters the primary drivers of differentiation.