Slab Square Gufy 14 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Egyptian' by AVP, 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'Fairplex' by Emigre, 'Faraon' by Latinotype, 'TheSerif' by LucasFonts, 'Metronic Slab Narrow' by Mostardesign, and 'JP MultiColour' by jpFonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, logos, packaging, western, vintage, poster, playful, sturdy, impact, nostalgia, branding, boldness, chunky, blocky, bracketless, square-serif, compact.
A chunky slab serif with heavy, rectangular serifs and flat, square-ended terminals throughout. Strokes are broadly uniform, with tight-looking counters and a compact, emphatic silhouette that keeps interiors open enough at display sizes while staying dense and punchy. Curves (C, O, S) are rounded but heavily weighted, and joins are blunt and simplified, giving the design a carved, block-print feel. Numerals match the weight and stance, with similarly squared feet and strong verticals that read clearly in bold settings.
Best suited to display use such as posters, storefront or event signage, bold branding marks, and packaging where strong presence and quick recognition are needed. It can work for short subheads or callouts, but the dense weight and tight counters may feel heavy for extended reading at smaller sizes.
The overall tone feels old-timey and exuberant, evoking Western posters, circus/roadshow signage, and retro advertising. Its heft and squared slabs convey confidence and toughness, while the rounded forms add a friendly, slightly playful warmth.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a retro, sign-painterly slab-serif voice—favoring sturdy geometry, squared serifs, and a compact color to project a classic, attention-grabbing display style.
Spacing and rhythm favor impact over delicacy, producing a dark, even texture in lines of text. The strong horizontal slabs and compact counters create a distinctive, authoritative look that stands out in headlines and short phrases.