Slab Square Siba 1 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Brignell Slab' by IB TYPE Inc., 'Corporative Slab' by Latinotype, 'Weekly' by Los Andes, 'Cyntho Next Slab' by Mint Type, and 'Museo Slab' by exljbris (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, sports branding, sturdy, authoritative, collegiate, retro, industrial, impact, stability, heritage, display clarity, institutional tone, bracketless, blocky, robust, compact, ink-trap-free.
A heavy slab serif with squared, flat-ended serifs and strong, even stroke weight. Curves are broadly drawn and slightly condensed by their mass, while joins and corners stay crisp and planar, giving letters a carved, block-like silhouette. Counters are relatively small for the weight, and the overall rhythm is steady and emphatic, with consistent serif treatment across caps, lowercase, and figures.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and signage where strong typographic color and clear silhouettes are needed. It also fits packaging and label designs that benefit from a sturdy, heritage-leaning voice, and works well for sports or institutional-style branding in display settings.
The tone feels confident and workmanlike, with a traditional, poster-ready presence. Its squared slabs and dense color evoke collegiate and vintage print vernacular, reading as dependable, no-nonsense, and slightly nostalgic.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact and stability through bold slabs, flat terminals, and a uniform, rectangular construction. It prioritizes strong presence and straightforward readability over delicacy, making it a practical display serif for assertive messaging.
Capitals have a monumental stance with prominent slabs that help maintain shape clarity at large sizes, while the lowercase keeps a sturdy texture suitable for short text. Numerals match the letterforms’ weight and squareness, supporting impactful numeric callouts and headings.