Slab Square Hiri 4 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Arcanite Slab' and 'Nuga' by 38-lineart, 'FS Rufus' by Fontsmith, 'Certo' by Monotype, 'Netra' by Sign Studio, and 'Chercher' by Stawix (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, sports, branding, confident, industrial, retro, rugged, headline, high impact, robust legibility, retro display, signage strength, blocky, sturdy, compact, bracketless, ink-trapless.
A heavy, block-forward slab serif with broad proportions and tightly controlled curves. Strokes are thick and even, with flat, squared terminals and prominent rectangular slabs that read as firmly attached rather than delicate. Counters are relatively compact and shapes lean toward squarish geometry, especially in round letters and numerals, giving the design a dense, poster-ready texture. The lowercase maintains a sturdy, workmanlike build with short-to-moderate extenders, while capitals appear tall and commanding with consistent stroke weight and crisp edges.
Best suited to large-scale typography such as posters, headlines, storefront graphics, and packaging where its dense weight and slab structure can carry from a distance. It also works well for bold branding marks, sports or team-style graphics, and short callouts that benefit from a sturdy, high-impact voice.
The overall tone is assertive and no-nonsense, combining an industrial sturdiness with a retro display flavor. It feels dependable and bold, suited to messaging that needs to land quickly and with authority rather than refinement.
Likely drawn to deliver maximum presence with a straightforward slab serif structure: a confident display face that stays legible at size while projecting strength and reliability through broad forms, flat terminals, and consistent stroke weight.
In paragraph settings the strong slabs and dense counters create a dark, even color that prioritizes impact over airiness. Numerals are chunky and highly legible, matching the letterforms’ squared-off rhythm for consistent emphasis in data or pricing.