Slab Square Simu 6 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Intermedial Slab' by Blaze Type, 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'Multiple' by Latinotype, 'Kaluny Pro' by Muykyta, 'Marek Slab' by Rosario Nocera, 'Rahere Slab' by ULGA Type, and 'Paul Slab' and 'Paul Slab Soft' by artill (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, editorial, sturdy, industrial, authoritative, retro, impact, clarity, durability, print voice, blocky, bracketed, compact, robust, high-ink.
A heavy slab-serif with blocky proportions, broad stems, and squared-off terminals that keep the texture dense and steady. Serifs are thick and assertive, reading as mostly flat slabs with subtle bracketing that helps joins feel reinforced rather than sharp. Counters are moderate and relatively open for the weight, while stroke endings and joins maintain a consistent, engineered rhythm. Overall spacing appears compact, producing a solid, poster-like typographic color in text.
Best suited to headlines and display settings where a strong typographic presence is needed, such as posters, signage, and packaging. It also works well for editorial titles and pull quotes, and can handle short text passages when a dense, emphatic texture is desirable.
The font conveys strength and reliability with a practical, no-nonsense voice. Its hefty slabs and compact rhythm suggest classic print and industrial signaling, balancing a vintage flavor with straightforward legibility.
The design appears intended to deliver a forceful slab-serif voice with squared terminals and reinforced joins, emphasizing durability and clarity. It prioritizes a compact, high-impact texture for attention-grabbing typography in print-like applications.
Uppercase forms present a firm, architectural stance, while the lowercase retains a simple, workmanlike structure that stays cohesive at larger sizes. Numerals match the same sturdy construction, keeping the set visually uniform for headings and data callouts.