Slab Square Sihu 11 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bourgeois Slab' by Barnbrook Fonts, 'College Vista 34' by Casloop Studio, 'Gamarasa' by Differentialtype, 'PF Synch Pro' by Parachute, 'Greek Font Set #1' by The Fontry, and 'Atletico' by artill (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, sports branding, industrial, rugged, utilitarian, retro, assertive, impact, durability, signage feel, retro utility, branding strength, blocky, squared, compact, stencil-like, high-ink.
A heavy, squared slab-serif with flat terminals and a compact, sturdy build. Strokes are thick and even, with minimal modulation, and the corners read as engineered rather than calligraphic—often squared off, with occasional soft rounding on bowls. Counters are relatively tight, giving the face a dense, high-ink color; apertures are narrow and the rhythm feels punchy and segmented. Uppercase forms are broad and stable, while lowercase maintains a straightforward, workmanlike structure with clear slab feet and short, firm serifs.
Best suited to display roles where impact and structure are priorities: posters, headlines, storefront or wayfinding-style signage, packaging, and bold brand marks. It also fits editorial callouts and short, high-contrast typographic statements where a rugged, industrial flavor is desired.
The overall tone is tough and utilitarian, evoking industrial labeling, athletic block lettering, and retro print ephemera. Its squared geometry and emphatic serifs convey confidence and a no-nonsense voice, with a hint of vintage Americana and mechanical signage.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a squared slab-serif construction that stays legible and forceful. Its compact counters and flat-ended details suggest a focus on strong, reproducible forms reminiscent of stamped, painted, or printed signage.
The numerals and capitals share a consistent square logic and strong horizontal emphasis, supporting prominent headlines. At smaller sizes the tight counters and dense texture may feel compact, while at display sizes the crisp, flat terminals and slab joins become a defining graphic feature.