Slab Square Nihy 10 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Intermedial Slab' by Blaze Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, branding, signage, playful, vintage, rustic, handmade, bold, retro flavor, handmade texture, display impact, poster styling, chunky, rough-edged, bracketed serifs, soft corners, stamp-like.
A heavy, chunky slab-serif with blocky proportions and visibly irregular contours. Strokes are thick and fairly even, with squared slab terminals that often show slight bracketing and softened corners rather than crisp geometry. The outlines feel intentionally roughened and slightly wavy, creating a printed/pressed texture while keeping counters open and forms readable. Letter widths vary noticeably, giving the line a bouncy rhythm and an informal, hand-cut consistency across caps, lowercase, and figures.
Best suited for display work where the bold silhouette and textured edges can be appreciated—posters, event titles, product packaging, labels, and storefront-style signage. It also works well for logos and short phrases where a vintage, handcrafted tone is desired.
The font projects a cheerful, old-timey character—part western poster, part rubber-stamp, with a friendly handmade grit. Its weight and rough edges make it feel confident and approachable, leaning toward nostalgic and craft-oriented visual culture rather than sleek or technical styling.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust slab-serif voice with a deliberately distressed, analog finish—suggesting letterpress, stamping, or cut-letter signage—while preserving clear, straightforward letter construction for impactful display typography.
In text, the strong black color and uneven edges create a lively texture that becomes denser at smaller sizes, while larger settings emphasize the decorative roughness. The numerals match the letterforms’ chunky build and softened slab details, supporting cohesive headline typography.