Slab Square Sihu 9 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Player' by Canada Type, 'College Vista 34' by Casloop Studio, 'Gamarasa' by Differentialtype, 'PF Synch Pro' by Parachute, and 'Greek Font Set #1' by The Fontry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, headlines, industrial, athletic, western, poster, retro, impact, sturdiness, nostalgia, utility, blocky, squared, chunky, sturdy, bracketed serifs.
A heavy, block-constructed slab serif with squared counters and flat terminals, built from broad strokes and minimal curvature. The serifs read as strong rectangular slabs with short bracketing in places, giving the shapes a machined, stamped feel. Uppercase forms are wide and steady with compact apertures (notably in C, S, and G), while the lowercase maintains a firm, upright rhythm with a single-storey a and g and squared shoulders. Numerals are similarly robust and geometric, with rounded-rectangle bowls and firm horizontal endings that keep a consistent, sign-like texture.
This font suits headlines, posters, and display typography where a bold, dependable voice is needed. It works well for sports branding, labels and packaging, and signage or wayfinding that benefits from a sturdy, industrial texture. In longer text, it performs best at larger sizes with generous spacing to keep counters and apertures from closing in.
The overall tone is assertive and workmanlike, evoking classic athletic lettering, vintage utility printing, and Western or railroad-era signage. Its dense, squared forms feel confident and straightforward, prioritizing impact and solidity over delicacy.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-impact slab-serif look with a squared, utilitarian construction, optimizing for visibility and a strong, classic display character reminiscent of traditional American sign and athletic styles.
The design relies on strong horizontals and verticals and consistently squared internal spaces, which creates a tight, uniform color in text. Short, emphatic serifs and compact openings can make small sizes feel dense, but they strengthen the font’s presence at display scales.