Slab Square Hihy 1 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, confident, retro, industrial, friendly, sturdy, impact, sturdiness, retro feel, sign clarity, brand voice, blocky, compact, high-contrast counters, hard-edged, display-oriented.
A heavy, sturdy slab-serif with largely even stroke weight and flat, squared terminals. Serifs are thick and bracket-free, giving the outlines a machined, built-up feel. Curves (O, C, S) are broad and rounded but resolve into firm horizontal and vertical finishes, while joins stay crisp and angular. The lowercase is compact with short extenders and prominent, rectangular serif details, and the numerals follow the same chunky, constructed rhythm for a consistent, sign-ready texture.
Best suited to headlines and short text where strong presence is desirable—posters, packaging, signage, editorial openers, and logo wordmarks. The heavy slabs and compact rhythm also make it effective for badges, labels, and UI sections that need emphatic hierarchy, especially when set at medium-to-large sizes.
The overall tone is confident and workmanlike, with a retro industrial flavor. Its blocky forms read as dependable and no-nonsense, while the rounded bowls keep it approachable rather than severe. The result feels like classic poster and label typography—assertive, legible, and a bit nostalgic.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, durable slab-serif voice with squared terminals and a compact rhythm that stays cohesive across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals. It prioritizes impact and character for display settings while keeping letterforms straightforward and readable.
Spacing appears deliberately tight and dense, which amplifies weight and impact in headlines. Distinctive details like slabbed ends, squared-off shoulders, and the strong diagonal construction in letters like K and X help maintain clarity at larger sizes and reinforce a crafted, display-first personality.