Slab Square Sidy 9 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Shemekia' by Areatype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, packaging, signage, sturdy, industrial, confident, retro, institutional, impact, readability, authority, heritage, blocky, bracketless, square serif, high contrast, large counters.
This typeface is a robust slab-serif with heavy, rectangular serifs and largely square-ended stroke terminals. Strokes are firm and consistent in presence, with a compact, vertical rhythm and generous interior counters that keep forms open at display sizes. The curves (notably in C, O, S, and e) are broad and smooth but anchored by blunt joins and flat serif planes, giving round letters a slightly squarish, engineered feel. Capitals read wide and stable, while the lowercase shows sturdy, straightforward construction with a two-storey a, a single-storey g, and a compact, strong-shouldered n/m; numerals are full-bodied and evenly set, designed to hold their weight in headlines.
It performs best in headlines, subheads, and short blocks of text where its strong slab serifs can carry visual hierarchy. The sturdy shapes also suit posters, branding, packaging, and signage that benefit from an authoritative, industrial-leaning voice.
The overall tone is solid and no-nonsense, projecting reliability and authority with a touch of vintage print character. Its bold slab structure suggests classic editorial and poster traditions, while the clean, square finishing keeps it feeling practical and workmanlike rather than delicate or ornamental.
The design appears intended to deliver high-impact readability with a classic slab-serif presence, combining broad counters and simplified, square finishing to stay clear and forceful in display typography.
Serifs are prominent and mostly unbracketed, creating crisp horizontal accents that enhance line tracking and word shape. The design favors clear, assertive silhouettes over finesse, with balanced apertures and sturdy joins that maintain legibility in dense, high-impact settings.