Slab Square Sahu 5 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Faraon' by Latinotype and 'Fenomen Slab' by Signature Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, editorial, sturdy, industrial, heritage, confident, impact, compactness, clarity, durability, tradition, blocky, bracketless, rectilinear, compact, high-impact.
A compact slab-serif with heavy, square-cut serifs and a dense, even stroke texture. The letterforms are upright and relatively narrow, with straightforward geometry and minimal stroke modulation, giving lines of text a strong, consistent color. Counters are moderately tight and the joins and terminals feel squared-off and pragmatic, while the serifs sit firmly on the baseline and cap line to reinforce a solid rhythm.
Best suited to display and short-to-medium text where firmness and impact are desired—headlines, subheads, pull quotes, labels, and signage. It can also work for editorial typography when a bold, traditional slab-serif tone is needed and space is limited horizontally.
The overall tone is assertive and workmanlike, with a no-nonsense presence that reads as sturdy and utilitarian. Its blocky slabs and compact proportions suggest a classic, industrial editorial voice rather than a delicate or lyrical one.
This design appears intended to deliver a durable slab-serif voice in a compact footprint, prioritizing strong texture, clear structure, and dependable readability. The square-ended details and heavy serifs aim to project authority and practicality across display and editorial applications.
In the sample text, the weight and compact width create a tight, emphatic paragraph color, with clear vertical stress and crisp terminal behavior. The numerals and capitals maintain the same robust, rectilinear logic, supporting strong emphasis and headline-like settings.