Slab Square Ruji 10 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font visually similar to 'Courier 10 Pitch' and 'Courier 10 Pitch WGL' by Bitstream and 'Courier LT round' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, labels, signage, typewriter, industrial, rugged, retro, utilitarian, impact, typewriter feel, sturdy readability, uniform rhythm, blocky, square-shouldered, chunky, sturdy, inked.
A heavy, block-forward slab serif with squared shoulders, compact counters, and blunt terminals that read as decisively cut. Serifs are thick and bracketless, with a consistent, low-variation stroke that keeps letterforms visually even. The overall rhythm is tightly regular and grid-friendly, with generous weight and simplified interior spaces that prioritize solidity over delicacy.
Best suited to display roles where a strong, uniform texture is an advantage: posters, bold headlines, product labels, packaging, and signage. It also works well for short blocks of text where a typewritten, industrial character is desired and spacing regularity supports alignment.
The font conveys a practical, workmanlike tone with a strong vintage typewriter/letterpress association. Its chunky slabs and dark color give it an assertive, no-nonsense voice that feels mechanical and dependable rather than refined.
The design appears intended to deliver a durable slab-serif voice with a monospaced, typewriter-like regularity, emphasizing uniform width, punchy weight, and clear silhouettes. It favors straightforward construction and repeatable shapes for consistent rhythm in both all-caps and mixed-case settings.
At text sizes it produces a dense, high-impact texture, and the simplified counters can close up in smaller settings, reinforcing a rugged, stamped feel. Numerals match the same sturdy construction, maintaining a consistent, uniform presence alongside the letters.