Slab Square Higi 6 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Paralex' by Tipo Pèpel, 'Ratatam' by alphabeet.at, and 'Ainslie Slab' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, editorial, confident, traditional, sturdy, collegiate, impact, legibility, heritage, authority, print feel, high contrast, blocky, bracketed, compact, crisp.
A heavy, serifed design with prominent square slab forms and a largely monoline stroke feel. The serifs read as firm, rectangular blocks with occasional subtle bracketing, giving corners a slightly softened, ink-trap-free solidity. Capitals are broad and stately with strong horizontal emphasis (notably in E, F, T), while round letters (O, Q, C) maintain full, even bowls and tight apertures. Lowercase follows a robust, compact rhythm with sturdy stems, rounded shoulders, and clearly differentiated figures; numerals are weighty and highly legible with simple, squared terminals.
Best suited to display typography where strong presence is needed—headlines, mastheads, posters, and bold editorial pull quotes. It can also work for packaging and identity systems that benefit from a sturdy, traditional voice, especially where high contrast and immediate legibility are priorities.
The overall tone is assertive and dependable, with an old-style print and collegiate energy. Its dark color and squared finishing convey authority and stability, making it feel classic rather than delicate or playful.
Likely drawn to deliver a decisive, print-forward slab serif that holds up under heavy inking and creates a dense, confident typographic color. The shapes emphasize clarity and impact, aiming for versatile display use with a familiar, heritage-leaning character.
Spacing appears generous enough to prevent clogging at display sizes, and the heavy slabs create strong baseline and cap-line anchoring. The design maintains a consistent texture across mixed-case settings, with punctuation and counters staying open for clarity despite the strong weight.