Slab Square Hido 5 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'APN Ggantija' by Alphabets Patrick Nell, 'Irpin Type' by Aronetiv, 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype, 'Cyntho Next Slab' by Mint Type, 'Sharp Slab' by Monotype, 'Choplin' by René Bieder, and 'Pepi/Rudi' by Suitcase Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, friendly, sturdy, retro, assertive, playful, impact, readability, nostalgia, approachability, display, blocky, chunky, bracketed, rounded, soft.
A heavy, slab-serif display face with chunky strokes and broad proportions. The serifs read as thick, rectangular slabs with subtly softened corners, giving the letterforms a solid, planted feel rather than a sharp, mechanical one. Curves are generously rounded and counters stay open, while joins and terminals maintain a consistent, block-like rhythm. The overall texture is dense and emphatic, with a steady baseline presence and clear, bold silhouettes in both upper- and lowercase.
This font is well suited to attention-grabbing headlines, posters, and bold branding where strong silhouettes and a hearty slab-serif voice are desirable. It can also work well on packaging and signage that benefits from a friendly, high-impact look.
The tone is confident and approachable, combining a hardworking, poster-like solidity with a warm, slightly nostalgic friendliness. Its big shapes and soft corners add a playful quality that feels welcoming rather than severe.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a sturdy slab-serif structure, prioritizing bold readability and a welcoming, retro-leaning character for display typography.
The numeral set matches the same robust, slabbed construction, keeping a cohesive color and impact in mixed text. In longer settings the weight produces strong paragraph color, making it most effective when used with generous spacing and in larger sizes.