Slab Square Guha 5 is a very bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, signage, sturdy, retro, friendly, sporty, confident, impact, display emphasis, retro reference, brand presence, blocky, chunky, soft-cornered, high-contrast counters, ink-trap-like notches.
This typeface is a heavy, block-forward slab serif with a largely uniform stroke weight and squared, flat-ended terminals. Serifs read as broad, rectangular slabs with subtle step-ins and small interior notches that give corners a slightly chiseled, ink-trap-like feel. Bowls and counters are generous and fairly round for such a massive weight, while joins and corners stay crisp and geometric. The overall rhythm is compact and dense, with short apertures and sturdy verticals that keep word shapes bold and cohesive.
Best suited for display sizes where its heavy slabs and carved corner details can read clearly—headlines, posters, labels, and bold packaging systems. It also fits athletic or collegiate branding, event graphics, and signage where a strong, readable presence is needed. For long text, its dense color and tight apertures may feel heavy, but it can work well for short, emphatic copy.
The letterforms project a tough, dependable tone with a distinctly retro, collegiate flavor. Its chunky slabs and squared structure feel confident and workmanlike, while the rounded counters add a friendlier, approachable edge. The result is assertive without feeling sharp or aggressive.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif structure, combining squared terminals and robust serifs with slightly softened, rounded internal shapes. The small notches and stepped transitions suggest an effort to preserve clarity at large weights while adding distinctive character.
In the samples, uppercase forms appear especially solid and sign-like, while lowercase maintains the same blocky DNA for consistent texture. Numerals are wide and highly legible, matching the font’s poster-oriented weight and simplified detailing.