Slab Square Hibo 15 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'Classic Round' and 'Classic XtraRound' by Durotype, 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Aptifer Slab' by Linotype, 'Modum' by The Northern Block, and 'Arventa Slab Pro' by preussTYPE (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, sturdy, vintage, collegiate, confident, friendly, impact, readability, nostalgia, stability, blocky, bracketed, compact, rounded.
A heavy slab serif with chunky, squared forms and broad, block-like serifs that read as firmly planted rather than delicate. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal contrast, and many joins are slightly softened, giving the letters a rounded-but-structural feel. The proportions are compact with generous counters for the weight, producing strong legibility in display sizes. Numerals follow the same robust, simplified construction, keeping the set visually cohesive.
Best suited to headlines, posters, signage, and packaging where impact and clarity are priorities. It can also work for branding—especially where a sturdy, retro-leaning slab serif impression helps communicate reliability and presence.
The overall tone is bold and dependable, with a nostalgic, poster-like character. Its chunky slabs and compact rhythm suggest a classic, workmanlike voice that can feel collegiate or old-fashioned without becoming ornate.
The letterforms appear designed to deliver maximum punch and readability through simplified, blocky shapes and prominent slab serifs. The intention seems oriented toward display typography that feels grounded and familiar, evoking traditional print and sign styles.
The design emphasizes solid silhouettes and stable horizontals, creating an even, emphatic texture in words and lines. In running sample text, the dense weight and pronounced serifs create a strong typographic color that favors headlines over long, small-size reading.