Slab Square Sijo 4 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, editorial, sturdy, industrial, friendly, retro, workmanlike, impact, durability, clarity, retro utility, display strength, blocky, square serifed, high contrast joins, ink-trap feel, compact.
A heavy, slab-serif text face with squared terminals and broad, block-like serifs that read as flat cutoffs rather than tapered finishes. Strokes are consistently thick, with rounded outer curves on bowls (O, C, a, e) contrasted by crisp, rectangular corners at joins and feet. The forms feel compact and steady, with a relatively even rhythm and minimal modulation; counters are open enough to keep letters distinct at display sizes. Details like the firm feet on lowercase b/d/p/q and the squared-off arms on E/F/T emphasize a constructed, signage-like geometry.
Best suited for headlines, subheads, posters, and branding where a solid slab-serif presence is desired. It also fits packaging and signage applications that benefit from robust letterforms and squared terminals, and can add a vintage-industrial tone to editorial titles and pull quotes.
The overall tone is sturdy and straightforward, leaning industrial and utilitarian while still feeling approachable due to the rounded curves and generous shapes. It suggests a retro workwear or newsroom sensibility—confident, practical, and a bit bold in personality without becoming decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, dependable slab-serif voice with squared finishing and compact proportions, balancing tough, built forms with enough rounding to remain friendly and legible in prominent settings.
The uppercase set reads especially strong and poster-ready, while the lowercase retains a chunky, readable texture suitable for short text. Numerals share the same squared, grounded stance, giving headings and price points a consistent, durable look.