Slab Square Sibe 11 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gold' by FontMesa, 'Pepi/Rudi' by Suitcase Type Foundry, 'Typewriter' by URW Type Foundry, 'Huemul Slab' by W Type Foundry, and 'Chom' by Wundertype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, book covers, editorial, industrial, confident, retro, robust, impact, legibility, authority, print presence, blocky, bracketless, rectilinear, compact counters, sturdy.
A heavy, sturdy slab-serif with broad proportions and a rectilinear feel. Serifs are thick and largely unbracketed, reading as flat slabs that square off stems and horizontals. Curves (notably in C, G, O, and S) are smooth but kept tight, producing compact inner counters and a dense texture. Stroke joins and terminals favor blunt, squared decisions, while spacing stays open enough to keep the bold rhythm from clogging in text.
Best suited to display applications where weight and presence are assets—headlines, posters, signage, and bold packaging. It can also work for short editorial bursts such as subheads, pull quotes, and cover typography, especially where a sturdy slab-serif voice is desired.
The overall tone is confident and no-nonsense, with a workmanlike solidity that suggests utility and emphasis. Its blunt slabs and dense color also lend a slightly retro, print-forward personality—more headline-driven than delicate or lyrical.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a clear, structured silhouette: bold slabs for emphasis, broad letterforms for visibility, and restrained detailing for consistent, repeatable texture in setting.
Uppercase forms feel particularly monumental, with strong horizontals and pronounced slabs that create a steady baseline presence. The lowercase maintains similar weight and firmness, keeping the texture consistent across mixed-case settings. Numerals match the same blocky construction, supporting prominent data or callouts.