Slab Square Saju 7 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'Calanda' and 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Multiple' by Latinotype, 'Aptifer Slab' by Linotype, 'Open Serif' by Matteson Typographics, and 'Paul Slab' and 'Paul Slab Soft' by artill (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, editorial, sturdy, confident, retro, collegiate, industrial, impact, stability, display, heritage, blocky, bracketed, rounded, compact, high-ink.
A heavy slab serif with broad, assertive proportions and a compact, high-ink color on the page. Strokes are low-contrast with thick, squared slabs that read as slightly bracketed into the stems, giving the forms a sturdy, machined feel rather than a hairline-sharp one. Counters are relatively tight and the joins are firm, producing solid letter silhouettes; rounded characters (O, C, G) stay smooth while still feeling weighty. The lowercase is robust and legible with a clear two-storey a and g, a single-storey feel to some terminals, and short, strong serifs that keep a consistent rhythm across text and numerals.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, posters, and branding where a bold, durable voice is needed. It also works well for packaging and signage that benefit from strong silhouettes and stable serifs, and for editorial display settings where a vintage slab serif character is desired.
The font projects a reliable, no-nonsense tone with a vintage, poster-like authority. Its thick slabs and compact spacing evoke editorial headlines, old-school sports and campus signage, and practical industrial labeling—confident and a bit nostalgic without becoming ornamental.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact and clarity through stout slabs, low-contrast strokes, and broad proportions, balancing ruggedness with approachable curves. Its consistent, weight-forward construction suggests a display-first slab serif aimed at confident messaging across print and large-format applications.
In paragraph-style sample text, the dense weight and tight internal spaces create a strong typographic presence, favoring emphasis and impact over airy readability at small sizes. Numerals match the letters in heft and stance, maintaining consistent visual weight in mixed alphanumeric settings.