Slab Square Refy 5 is a very bold, very narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cooperative' by Hafontia, 'Gravtrac' by Typodermic, 'Delonie' by Umka Type, 'MPI No. 507' by mpressInteractive, and 'Winner' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, logotypes, western, industrial, punchy, retro, poster, space-saving impact, display emphasis, sturdy branding, vintage flavor, blocky, condensed, slab-serif, high-contrast, square terminals.
A condensed, heavy slab-serif with squared terminals and a strong, poster-like stance. Strokes are predominantly uniform with crisp, right-angled joins, while subtle curved areas (like C, O, and S) stay tightly controlled and compact. Serifs read as rectangular blocks, giving the letters a sturdy, stamped feel, and counters are relatively small for the weight, boosting density and impact. The lowercase follows the same blunt geometry with short extenders and a robust, utilitarian rhythm; numerals are similarly compact and bold, designed to hold their shape at large sizes.
Best suited to display typography such as posters, headlines, and punchy editorial callouts where strong vertical rhythm and compact width are advantages. It also works well for packaging, labels, and signage that need a sturdy, high-impact look, and can support bold wordmarks when a condensed slab-serif character is desired.
The overall tone is emphatic and attention-grabbing, with a frontier/woodtype echo and an industrial toughness. Its compact width and block serifs create a no-nonsense, headline-driven voice that feels assertive, slightly nostalgic, and built for bold messaging.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum impact in minimal horizontal space, combining blunt slab serifs with compact letterforms for a bold, utilitarian display aesthetic. Its consistent, squared construction prioritizes presence and reproducibility for attention-led typography.
The design’s tight spacing and dense interior shapes suggest it will read best when given adequate tracking and used above small text sizes. The most distinctive signature is the squared-off serif treatment paired with condensed proportions, producing a strong vertical cadence across lines.