Slab Square Himo 7 is a very bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'APN Ggantija' by Alphabets Patrick Nell, 'ITC Lubalin Graph' by ITC, 'MC Rufel' by Maulana Creative, 'Paralex' by Tipo Pèpel, and 'Coltan Gea' by deFharo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, bold, friendly, retro, sturdy, playful, impact, legibility, nostalgia, sturdiness, slab serif, bracketless, blocky, softened corners, high contrast-free.
A very heavy slab serif with broad, rectangular serifs and largely unmodulated strokes. The letterforms are compact and robust, with squarish counters, flat terminals, and a generally geometric, block-built construction that’s softened by subtle rounding in curves. Spacing reads even and deliberate, supporting dense headlines while keeping shapes distinct; the lowercase shows clear, sturdy stems with simple, workmanlike joins and minimal stroke variation.
This style performs best in display settings such as headlines, posters, packaging, and branding where a bold, dependable voice is needed. It can also work for signage and short editorial callouts, especially when generous tracking and leading are used to keep the heavy texture from closing in.
The overall tone is confident and approachable, mixing industrial sturdiness with a slightly nostalgic, poster-like charm. Its blunt slabs and chunky proportions feel emphatic and attention-grabbing, while the rounded curves keep it from feeling harsh or overly formal.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with simple, sturdy shapes—combining classic slab-serif cues with a modern, squared construction for high-visibility typography.
Numerals follow the same chunky, squared-off logic, and the caps present strong, sign-like silhouettes with crisp, flat serifs. The texture in paragraphs is dark and assertive, best suited to short runs where its weight and slab details can read cleanly.