Slab Square Hivy 5 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Black Square' and 'Kabyta' by Agny Hasya Studio, 'FX Ambasans' by Differentialtype, and 'Olney' by Philatype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, logos, industrial, rugged, retro, mechanical, assertive, impact, grit, nostalgia, workwear, blocky, squared, compact, ink-trap, distressed.
A heavy, block-constructed slab serif with squared bowls, flat terminals, and broad, rectangular counters. Corners are slightly softened, but the overall geometry stays rigid and engineered, with straight-sided curves and a tight, compact rhythm. The face shows intentional wear through small chips and notches along edges and joins, giving strokes a subtly distressed silhouette while preserving strong letter skeletons and clear interior shapes.
Best suited to display applications such as posters, headlines, branding marks, packaging labels, and bold signage where its mass and distressed texture can read as a deliberate stylistic choice. It works especially well for short phrases and large type where the notched edges are clearly visible and contribute to the overall character.
The font projects a tough, utilitarian tone—confident and attention-grabbing, with a retro-industrial flavor. The distressed detailing adds grit and movement, evoking stamped metal, screen-printed workwear graphics, or weathered signage rather than polished corporate minimalism.
The design appears intended to combine a square, slab-serif framework with a deliberately worn surface, creating a strong industrial display voice that feels printed, stamped, or aged. It prioritizes impact and atmosphere while keeping letterforms simple and sturdy for quick recognition.
The numeral set follows the same squared, slab-heavy logic, with robust forms and broad counters that hold up at display sizes. Lowercase stays sturdy and compact, maintaining a consistent, blocky texture in text while the distressing introduces a slightly irregular, handmade feel.