Slab Square Sime 9 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, editorial, sturdy, confident, vintage, workmanlike, impact, readability, heritage, utility, authority, bracketed slabs, blocky, compact, robust, solid.
A heavy slab-serif with broad, sturdy stems and compact proportions. Serifs are substantial and mostly squared-off, with slight bracketing and flat terminals that give the letters a blocky, engineered feel. Counters are relatively tight and the rhythm is dense, while curves on letters like C, G, O, and S stay smooth but are kept firm by the weight. The lowercase is straightforward and utilitarian, with a single-storey g, a compact e, and short ascenders that keep the texture even; figures are strong and legible with similarly weighty construction.
Well-suited for headlines, subheads, posters, and packaging where a strong typographic voice is needed. It can also work for short editorial bursts—pull quotes, section openers, and labels—especially when a sturdy, traditional slab-serif impression is desired.
The font projects a no-nonsense, dependable tone with a clear nod to traditional printing and signage. Its heavy slabs and compact color feel assertive and practical, leaning toward an editorial or industrial sensibility rather than delicate refinement.
The design appears intended to deliver high-impact readability with a classic slab-serif presence, combining strong rectangular serifs with smooth, controlled curves for a dependable, print-forward texture.
At text sizes the dense texture and tight interior spaces create a dark, cohesive color that emphasizes impact. The overall geometry balances rounded bowls with squared terminals, keeping the style consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals.