Slab Square Sahy 5 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bunday Slab' by Buntype, 'ITC Officina Serif' by ITC, 'Metronic Slab Narrow' by Mostardesign, 'Core Slab M' by S-Core, and 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, branding, packaging, authoritative, industrial, rugged, retro, impact, readability, sturdiness, utility, display, blocky, sturdy, compact, bracketless, ink-trap lite.
A heavy slab-serif design with square-ended serifs and strong vertical stress. Strokes are robust and largely monolinear, with only slight modulation, creating a dense, compact color on the page. Serifs are broad and flat, with minimal bracketing, and joins show small notches that read like restrained ink traps at larger sizes. Counters are relatively tight and apertures are conservative, giving the lowercase a sturdy, utilitarian rhythm; figures match the same blunt, solid construction.
Best suited to headlines, decks, and short passages where a bold slab presence is desirable, such as editorial layouts, posters, and brand messaging. It can also work well for packaging and labels where a solid, dependable tone and strong letterforms help maintain clarity at display sizes.
The overall tone is confident and no-nonsense, with a workmanlike toughness that feels both editorial and industrial. Its blunt slabs and dense texture suggest reliability and authority, with a subtle vintage flavor suited to headlines that need weight without decorative flourish.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable, high-impact slab-serif voice with straightforward geometry and a dense, readable texture. It prioritizes firmness and clarity, aiming for a pragmatic, attention-holding style that remains orderly across mixed-case and numerals.
In text settings the font forms an even, dark typographic texture with clear word shapes, while the heavy slabs create strong horizontal emphasis. The grid sample shows consistent serif treatment across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, reinforcing a cohesive, sturdy voice.