Slab Square Sabu 15 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Minerio' by Drizy Font, 'Ciutadella Slab' by Emtype Foundry, 'FF DIN Slab' by FontFont, 'Hellschreiber' by Jörg Schmitt, and 'DilleniaUPC' by Microsoft Corporation (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, signage, branding, sturdy, confident, institutional, retro, impact, clarity, authority, durability, bracketed serifs, blocky, compact, heavy stems, firm rhythm.
A heavy slab-serif with broad, square-shouldered letterforms and a steady, compact rhythm. Strokes are thick and even, with minimal modulation and blunt, emphatic serifs that read as strongly supported slabs. Counters are fairly tight in letters like B, R, and a, while rounds (C, G, O) stay smooth but robust, creating a dense, anchored texture. The lowercase is straightforward and highly legible, with single-storey forms for a and g and a sturdy, workmanlike feel across the set; figures match the weight and presence of the letters for consistent color in text and display.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and short blocks of copy where a firm, attention-holding presence is desired. It also fits branding and signage that benefits from a sturdy, traditional voice, and can work for editorial layouts when set with comfortable size and spacing.
The font conveys a grounded, no-nonsense tone—confident, dependable, and slightly old-school. Its strong serifs and compact mass suggest editorial authority and a pragmatic, industrial solidity rather than delicacy or elegance.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact and clarity through strong slabs, compact proportions, and a uniform stroke presence. It aims for a classic, dependable reading voice with enough weight to perform prominently in display settings.
At larger sizes it produces a bold, poster-like impact, while in paragraphs it maintains a strong typographic color with pronounced word shapes. The heavy serifs and tight internal spaces make it feel authoritative and stable, with clear separation between uppercase and lowercase personalities.