Slab Square Sigy 1 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype, 'Sanchez' and 'Sánchez Niu' by Latinotype, 'Discordia' by Naipe Foundry, and 'Cabrito Inverto' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, sturdy, confident, industrial, retro, collegiate, impact, stability, legibility, heritage, blocky, slab-serif, square-shouldered, compact counters, heavy terminals.
A heavy, square-shouldered slab serif with broad proportions and firmly bracketless, flat-ended serifs. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, producing a solid, even texture. The forms favor large, simple geometry: rounded letters are slightly squarish, apertures are relatively tight, and counters read compact at smaller sizes. Joins and terminals feel blunt and engineered, with sturdy horizontals and strong vertical stress throughout.
Best suited to display contexts where weight and structure are an advantage—headlines, posters, labels, and bold brand marks. The strong slab serifs and compact internal spaces also make it effective for short blocks of copy, callouts, and signage where a firm, authoritative texture is desired.
The overall tone is assertive and workmanlike, with a retro, collegiate flavor that reads as dependable and no-nonsense. Its dense rhythm and prominent slabs give it a signage-like authority, while the slightly softened curves keep it from feeling overly sharp or technical.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a stable, industrial slab-serif voice—favoring simple geometry, heavy terminals, and an even stroke color for clear, confident communication in display typography.
The uppercase set presents a strong, poster-ready presence with ample width, while the lowercase maintains a straightforward, utilitarian construction and steady spacing. Numerals match the same robust build and squared terminals, supporting consistent hierarchy in headlines and short text blocks.