Slab Square Hipu 5 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Irpin Type' by Aronetiv, 'Clab' by Eko Bimantara, 'Nexa Slab' by Fontfabric, 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype, 'Cyntho Next Slab' by Mint Type, and 'Sharp Slab' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, editorial, sturdy, industrial, retro, confident, utility, impact, readability, ruggedness, blocky, bracketless, compact counters, square dots, blunt.
A heavy slab serif with broad proportions, flat-ended terminals, and largely unmodulated strokes that create a dense, even color. Serifs are rectangular and unapologetically block-like, with minimal bracketing, giving the letterforms a machined, built-from-parts feel. Counters are relatively tight and apertures are controlled, while punctuation and dots take on squared forms that reinforce the geometric, squared-off construction. Overall spacing and rhythm feel steady and intentional, prioritizing solidity over delicacy.
Best suited to display roles where impact and stability are needed: headlines, posters, labels, and packaging. It also works well for short editorial callouts, section headers, and branding elements that benefit from a strong, utilitarian slab-serif voice.
The tone is assertive and workmanlike, with a vintage, poster-era practicality. Its strong slabs and blunt joins read as dependable and no-nonsense, evoking industrial signage, classic print display, and straightforward editorial emphasis. The overall impression is confident and grounded rather than refined or lyrical.
The design appears intended to deliver high-impact readability with a solid, industrial character, using squared slabs and low-contrast strokes to create a consistent, punchy presence across letters and numbers.
The numerals share the same chunky, squared logic, producing clear silhouettes with strong presence. At text sizes the heavy joins and compact interior spaces create a robust texture, while at larger sizes the crisp slab details and flat terminals become a defining graphic feature.