Slab Square Hihy 4 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, retro, playful, sturdy, friendly, display, display impact, vintage feel, approachable tone, signage readability, slab serif, square terminals, blunt serifs, rounded joins, soft corners.
A heavy slab-serif with blunt, square-ended terminals and a largely even stroke color. The shapes mix crisp, blocky slabs with subtly rounded curves, producing a chunky, compact texture that stays legible at display sizes. Curves (C, G, O, S) are broad and smooth, while verticals and serifs read as firm, rectangular blocks; joins are slightly softened rather than razor-sharp. Lowercase forms are stout and simple, with single-storey a and g, and the numerals follow the same weighty, rounded-yet-squared construction.
Best suited for headlines, short paragraphs, and punchy statements where the slab details can be appreciated—posters, storefront or event signage, packaging callouts, and brand marks. It can also work for editorial display and pull quotes when a vintage, friendly emphasis is desired.
The overall tone feels retro and good-natured—confident and sturdy without becoming severe. Its chunky slabs and soft curves evoke vintage signage and mid-century display typography, giving text a playful, personable voice with plenty of impact.
The design appears intended to deliver high-impact display typography with a classic slab-serif backbone, combining blocky terminals with rounded curves for a warm, approachable retro feel.
The design maintains a consistent, dark typographic color, and the pronounced slab details create a strong rhythm across words. Counters are moderately open for the weight, helping the face stay readable while still emphasizing a bold, poster-like presence.