Slab Square Alhi 8 is a regular weight, very wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, posters, branding, typewriter, vintage, utilitarian, scholarly, legibility, print utility, vintage tone, authority, slab serifs, square terminals, high contrast stress, sturdy, mechanical.
A sturdy slab-serif with squared-off terminals and consistent stroke weight, giving the letters a firm, engineered feel. The forms are generously proportioned with wide bowls and open apertures, and the serifs read as blunt, rectangular blocks rather than tapered brackets. Curves (O, C, S) stay smooth but are held in check by flat joins and crisp horizontals, producing a steady, slightly mechanical rhythm. Lowercase characters are clear and workmanlike, with simple constructions and compact details that keep counters open in text.
Well-suited to editorial typography, book or long-form passages that want a classic slab-serif voice, and display use where the strong terminals can carry personality. It can also support branding systems that need an authoritative, print-rooted tone, and headline or poster work where bold letter silhouettes are desirable.
The overall tone is pragmatic and editorial, evoking typewriter and industrial-era printing without feeling overly decorative. It projects confidence and clarity, with a no-nonsense voice that suits informational and document-like settings. The squared slab details add a hint of vintage authority and institutional credibility.
The design appears intended to deliver a reliable, print-oriented slab-serif with a typewriter-adjacent personality—prioritizing legibility, sturdy construction, and a consistent rhythm across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
In the sample text, the strong serifs and broad letterforms create a dark, stable line that holds up well at larger sizes and maintains recognizable word shapes. Numerals appear straightforward and sturdy, matching the text’s utilitarian character.