Slab Square Sami 4 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Miura Slab' by DSType, 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Hefring Slab' by Inhouse Type, 'Certo' and 'Prelo Slab Pro' by Monotype, 'Exo Slab Pro' by Polimateria, 'Quadon' by René Bieder, 'Abula' by Typesketchbook, and 'Atletico' by artill (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, confident, sturdy, editorial, industrial, collegiate, impact, authority, durability, display clarity, branding presence, blocky, bracketless, square-cut, high-impact, robust.
A heavy slab serif with broad proportions and a compact, square-cut construction. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal contrast, and the serifs are blunt and unbracketed, giving terminals a crisp, rectangular finish. Counters are generous for the weight, while joins and corners stay firm and slightly squared, producing an even, emphatic rhythm. The lowercase shows traditional slab cues (notably the single-storey a and g and a sturdy, squared-shoulder n/m), and the numerals are similarly bold with stable, block-like forms.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and display typography where a strong slab voice is desirable. It also fits sports and collegiate-style branding, bold packaging labels, and straightforward signage where a sturdy, high-contrast-in-mass silhouette helps text hold its ground.
The overall tone is assertive and dependable, leaning toward a utilitarian, workhorse feel with a hint of classic print and collegiate poster culture. Its weight and square terminals communicate authority and clarity rather than delicacy, making it feel direct and no-nonsense.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif structure: wide, strong letterforms, blunt serifs, and steady stroke weight for a clear, confident presence in display settings.
In text, the dark color and wide set create strong horizontal presence and clear word shapes at larger sizes, while the dense strokes can quickly dominate tighter layouts. The punctuation and figures match the same squared, high-impact voice, helping mixed-content settings feel consistent.