Slab Square Hide 2 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Arcanite Slab' by 38-lineart, 'Artegra Slab' by Artegra, 'Nexa Slab' by Fontfabric, and 'Hundra' by Umka Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, assertive, retro, industrial, collegiate, poster-ready, impact, sturdiness, heritage, headline focus, signage clarity, blocky, sturdy, square-serifed, compact, high-impact.
A heavy, block-forward serif design with pronounced slab-like serifs and predominantly square-ended terminals. Strokes are thick and even, with minimal modulation, creating dense, dark letterforms and strong horizontal emphasis. Counters are relatively tight in the rounds, and curves are simplified into sturdy, geometric bowls. The lowercase is robust with a two-storey “a,” single-storey “g,” and large, heavy dots on “i” and “j,” while the numerals are broad and weighty for strong presence in display settings.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branding systems that need immediate punch—especially for sports, collegiate identity, labels, and bold storefront-style signage. It also works well for short callouts, badges, and numerals where a sturdy, authoritative voice is desirable.
The tone is confident and no-nonsense, with a workmanlike solidity that reads as vintage and American vernacular. It evokes sports and collegiate signage, classic print headlines, and bold branding where impact matters more than delicacy.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact through sturdy slab serifs, squared terminals, and compact counters, balancing vintage sign-painting and editorial headline cues with a clean, reproducible geometry.
The overall rhythm is wide-set and emphatic, with strong rectangular serifs giving a carved, stamped, or poster-printed feel. The bold joins and simplified shapes help maintain clarity at larger sizes, while the dense color and tight counters can feel forceful in longer passages.