Slab Square Dykoy 5 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, labels, signage, typewriter, rugged, utilitarian, vintage, punchy, impact, retro print, utility, typewriter feel, sturdiness, slab serifs, rounded slabs, soft corners, inked, compact.
A sturdy slab-serif with heavy, blunt serifs and softened corners that create a slightly inked, stamped impression. Strokes are robust with modest contrast, and the overall construction mixes squarish shapes with rounded joins for a friendly but firm texture. Counters are relatively tight and the spacing feels compact, producing a dense, rhythmic pattern in words. Uppercase forms read solid and anchored, while lowercase stays straightforward and workmanlike with simple bowls and sturdy stems.
Well-suited for headlines, posters, and short passages where a strong, textured typographic voice is desired. It also fits packaging, labels, and signage that benefit from a vintage-industrial or typewritten feel, especially in single-weight applications that need high impact.
The font evokes classic typewriter and rubber-stamp ephemera—practical, slightly worn, and emphatically readable. Its dark color and chunky details give it a no-nonsense tone that can feel archival, industrial, or handcrafted depending on context.
Likely designed to capture the assertive clarity of slab-serif and typewriter traditions while adding softened edges for a more approachable, printed look. The emphasis appears to be on producing a dense, punchy color and a durable presence across letters and numerals.
Numerals are wide and bold with flat, slabbed feet and tops, matching the letterforms’ blocky stability. The overall silhouette remains consistent across the set, with terminals and serifs contributing to a strong baseline presence and clear word shapes at display and short-text sizes.