Slab Square Simy 6 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, branding, packaging, sturdy, academic, confident, traditional, impact, authority, heritage, clarity, durability, bracketed serifs, blocky, high contrast, arched joins, compact counters.
A robust slab-serif with heavy, squared-off feet and bracketed transitions that give the letterforms a carved, built-up feel. Strokes are consistently thick with compact internal counters and a steady, slightly condensed rhythm, while rounds (C, G, O) stay full and controlled. Uppercase forms are broad-shouldered and stable, and the lowercase shows clear, conventional structures (double-storey a, single-storey g) with strong vertical stress. Numerals are sturdy and open, matching the overall weight and squared terminals for a cohesive texture in text.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and editorial display where its strong slabs and dense typographic color can anchor a layout. It also works well for branding and packaging that need a dependable, heritage-leaning voice. For long passages, it will read as firm and emphatic, particularly at comfortable text sizes with adequate leading.
The overall tone is solid and authoritative, with a familiar, bookish warmth. Its heavy slabs and compact apertures project reliability and tradition more than delicacy, making it feel confident and grounded. The voice reads as editorial and institutional—serious, but approachable.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic slab-serif presence with strong baseline emphasis and high visual durability. It balances traditional proportions with bold, squared terminals to produce an assertive, print-forward texture that holds up well in prominent typographic roles.
In paragraphs, the dense color and pronounced serifs create a strong horizontal baseline and a slightly compact texture, especially in mixed-case settings. The shapes favor stability over finesse, with clear differentiation in key forms (e.g., I vs. l via serifs) and a consistent, sturdy cadence across letters and figures.