Slab Square Sibe 5 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Arcanite Slab' by 38-lineart, 'Artegra Slab' by Artegra, 'Queulat' and 'Queulat Soft' by Latinotype, 'Deposit Pro' by Mint Type, and 'Netra' by Sign Studio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, branding, packaging, sturdy, authoritative, industrial, collegiate, retro, impact, durability, clarity, heritage tone, display strength, blocky, bracketless, chunky, compact counters, square-shouldered.
A heavy, block-constructed slab serif with flat, square terminals and minimal stroke modulation. The letterforms are broad and stable, with pronounced rectangular serifs, sturdy stems, and generally compact interior counters that emphasize darkness and weight. Curves (C, G, O, S) are rounded but reinforced by squared-off joins and terminals, creating a confident, engineered rhythm. Lowercase forms are straightforward and utilitarian, with a single-storey g and simple, robust shapes that hold up well at display sizes.
Best suited to display applications where impact and clarity are priorities—headlines, posters, pull quotes, and bold editorial layouts. It can also support branding and packaging that benefit from a sturdy, heritage-leaning slab serif presence, especially at medium to large sizes where the squared details and compact counters stay clear.
The overall tone is strong and no-nonsense, evoking editorial authority and old-school practicality. Its chunky slabs and dense texture suggest a workmanlike, institutional voice with a retro print flavor rather than a delicate or formal one.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual authority with simple, durable shapes and slab terminals that read quickly. Its construction prioritizes a strong typographic footprint and consistent texture, aiming for dependable legibility and an assertive voice in both titles and short text blocks.
Spacing and proportions read even and steady in text, producing a dark, consistent color on the line. Numerals share the same blocky construction and feel built for emphasis, matching the alphabet’s solid, squared detailing.