Slab Square Ruko 10 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, signage, headlines, logotypes, packaging, western, rustic, playful, hand-cut, vintage, vintage evoke, handmade feel, bold impact, thematic display, blocky, chiseled, irregular, ink-trap, wedge-serif.
A very heavy, block-like serif with chunky slab terminals and subtly uneven, hand-cut contours. Strokes are thick and mostly monoline, with angular corners, small notches, and occasional wedge-shaped cuts that create a carved/printed texture. Counters are compact and shapes are broadly proportioned, giving letters a stout, poster-ready presence; the lowercase keeps a sturdy, simplified construction with a single-storey a and g. Figures follow the same cut-and-block rhythm, with bold silhouettes and slightly quirky detailing that keeps the texture lively in strings of text.
Best suited to bold display applications such as posters, storefront-style signage, event titles, and logos that need a rugged, attention-grabbing voice. It also fits themed packaging, labels, and editorial headlines where a vintage, handcrafted texture helps set the scene. For longer passages, it works most comfortably in short bursts (pull quotes, section headers) where the dense weight remains readable.
The overall tone feels rustic and old-time, with a Western or fairground energy that reads as bold, friendly, and a little mischievous. The roughened, chiseled edges add a handmade authenticity, suggesting stamped wood type, saloon signage, or vintage packaging rather than polished corporate typography.
This design appears intended to evoke the look of heavy, carved or stamped lettering—akin to distressed wood type—while staying consistent enough for practical headline setting. The controlled irregularities and squared slab structure aim to deliver a strong vintage personality without losing clarity at typical display sizes.
Spacing and sidebearings appear tuned for display: the dense weight and compact counters create strong dark color, while the irregular cuts prevent large text from looking mechanically rigid. The uppercase is especially impactful for titling, while the lowercase maintains the same rugged voice for short phrases and subheads.