Slab Square Siva 5 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logotypes, signage, packaging, western, collegiate, vintage, rugged, bold, impact, americana, heritage, display, octagonal, beveled, blocky, compact, chunky.
A heavy, blocky slab-serif with a distinctly faceted, octagonal construction. Strokes stay consistently thick and squared-off, with flat terminals and wedge-like slab serifs that feel carved rather than drawn. Counters are tight and geometric (notably in O, Q, and 8), and many joins show clipped corners that create a crisp, sign-painted silhouette. Uppercase forms are broad and assertive, while the lowercase is simplified and sturdy, keeping a compact, no-nonsense rhythm in text.
Best suited for display settings where impact and character are priorities: posters, headlines, badges, and bold logotypes. It also fits packaging and signage that aim for a vintage, handcrafted, or Americana-inspired feel, and it holds up well in short text bursts where its tight counters and angular details can remain clear.
The overall tone reads as classic Americana: part western poster, part athletic/collegiate headline, with a rugged, workmanlike confidence. Its sharp bevels and stout serifs evoke vintage signage and stamped lettering, giving it a bold, heritage-forward presence.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-impact slab serif with a carved, faceted geometry—combining the authority of bold slabs with an ornamental, vintage edge. Its consistent thickness and clipped-corner construction suggest a focus on strong silhouettes for branding and headline typography rather than delicate, text-first refinement.
The alphabet shows deliberate angular detailing throughout, including squared bowls, notched corners, and prominent slab feet that help maintain strong horizontal structure. Numerals follow the same octagonal logic, producing an especially punchy set for display usage.