Slab Square Remo 5 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bourgeois Slab' by Barnbrook Fonts, 'Geometric Slabserif 703' by Bitstream, 'FF DIN Slab' by FontFont, 'Hefring Slab' by Inhouse Type, 'Polyphonic' and 'Rude Slab ExtraCondensed' by Monotype, 'Eurotech Pro' by RMU, 'Fenomen Slab' by Signature Type Foundry, and 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, logos, industrial, retro, confident, headline, utilitarian, impact, space-saving, bold branding, display clarity, blocky, compact, sturdy, square-cut, brash.
A compact, heavy slab-serif with square-cut terminals and a strongly vertical, poster-like stance. Strokes are thick and even, with minimal modulation, creating dense black shapes and crisp counters. Serifs are bold and rectangular, often bracketless, reinforcing a block-printed rhythm; joins and curves read as tightly controlled rather than calligraphic. The lowercase is robust and compact, with single-storey forms where expected (notably the a), and overall spacing that favors tight, impactful set text rather than airy refinement.
Best suited to headlines, posters, bold labels, and signage where strong presence and compact set width are useful. It can work for short subheads and callouts in editorial or branding systems, especially when paired with a lighter, more open text face for body copy.
The tone is assertive and workmanlike, evoking signage, packaging, and vintage editorial display. Its dense color and squared details feel practical and no-nonsense, with a hint of Americana/industrial nostalgia. The overall impression is loud, dependable, and built for quick recognition.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited space, combining sturdy slab serifs with squared terminals for a tough, print-forward voice. Its consistent stroke weight and compact rhythm prioritize visibility and authority over delicacy or long-form comfort.
At text sizes the weight and compact proportions can make word shapes feel uniform, so it benefits from generous tracking and strong hierarchy. Numerals match the heavy, squared construction and read best when given ample size or spacing.