Slab Square Hihy 2 is a bold, wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, retro, friendly, playful, craft, storybook, display impact, retro revival, friendly tone, texture detail, soft slab, rounded corners, bracketless, ink-trap feel, chunky.
A heavy, soft-edged slab serif with mostly even stroke weight and broad, square-cut serifs. Curves are generously rounded and bowls are open, while joins and corners often show small notches or ink-trap-like cut-ins that add texture and improve separation at bold sizes. Proportions read slightly expanded with sturdy verticals and wide counters, creating a steady, blocky rhythm that stays legible in short lines. The lowercase is compact and sturdy with prominent slab terminals, and the figures match the overall chunky, sign-like construction.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and identity work where its chunky slabs and textured joins can carry a message with character. It also works well for signage and short UI/label text at larger sizes, especially where a friendly, retro tone is desired.
The overall tone feels retro and approachable, blending display heft with a handmade, craft-forward warmth. Its soft corners and distinctive notched joins add personality that reads playful and slightly whimsical rather than strictly industrial.
The font appears designed to modernize a classic slab-serif skeleton with softer geometry and distinctive cut-in details, prioritizing bold readability and an expressive, crafted voice for display use.
The design relies on strong silhouette and pronounced terminals, so spacing and word shapes feel airy despite the heavy weight. The ink-trap-like details and rounded slabs give it a distinctive texture that becomes more noticeable in larger settings and headings.