Slab Square Ikve 4 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Quartell Round' by NREY (names referenced only for comparison).
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A heavy, block-constructed slab serif with squared curves and broad, flat terminals. Strokes are consistently thick with little modulation, and the joins often show subtle notches or ink-trap-like cut-ins that sharpen corners and open tight counters. Round letters (C, G, O, Q) read as squarish ovals with flattened sides, while straight-sided forms (E, F, H, N) feel sturdy and compact. The lowercase keeps a straightforward, workmanlike structure with a single-storey a and g, short ascenders/descenders, and small rectangular apertures, producing a dense, high-impact texture in text.
Best suited to short-form, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging callouts, and bold signage. It can work in subheads or short passages when large enough, but its dense counters and heavy color favor display sizes over long-running body text.
The overall tone is bold and utilitarian, evoking printed signage, equipment labeling, and no-nonsense display typography. Its squared shapes and firm slabs give it a tough, mechanical presence that feels assertive and attention-grabbing rather than delicate or refined.
The design intent appears to prioritize maximum presence and clarity at a glance through squared forms, strong slabs, and sturdy construction. Details like corner cut-ins and flattened curves suggest an effort to keep shapes legible and crisp in heavy weights and in print-like scenarios where ink spread or tight counters could otherwise reduce definition.
Counters are relatively small for the weight, and the interior rectangles in letters like B, D, O, P, and R emphasize a geometric, cut-out look. Spacing appears tight but controlled, and the font maintains a consistent rhythm across caps, lowercase, and numerals, with figures that match the same boxy, industrial construction.