Slab Square Hide 4 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Irpin Type' by Aronetiv, 'Nomos Slab' by Identity Letters, 'Choplin' by René Bieder, and 'Pepi/Rudi' by Suitcase Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, signage, confident, industrial, collegiate, retro, sturdy, impact, branding, poster type, vintage tone, blocky, chunky, square serif, brash, heavy.
A heavy, block-forward slab serif with wide proportions, broad counters, and blunt, square-cut terminals. Strokes stay mostly uniform with minimal modulation, and the serifs read as thick rectangular slabs that lock the letterforms into a compact, sturdy silhouette. Curves (C, O, S, Q) are generous and smooth but finish with flattened joins, while the lowercase shows a robust, workmanlike structure with a single-storey a and g and a compact, sturdy i/j treatment. Figures are equally weighty and straightforward, emphasizing strong verticals and clear, squared-off horizontals.
Best suited to headlines and short phrases where the thick slabs and wide forms can deliver impact—posters, bold branding, labels/packaging, and storefront or wayfinding-style signage. It can also work for logo wordmarks and sports or event identity where a sturdy, assertive voice is desired.
The overall tone is bold and assertive, combining a practical, industrial feel with a collegiate/athletic poster energy. It reads as confident and attention-grabbing, with a hint of vintage signage and print-era heft rather than delicate refinement.
The design appears intended to maximize presence and legibility in display settings by pairing wide, blocky forms with emphatic slab serifs and low-modulation strokes. Its consistent, squared finishing suggests a goal of creating a tough, poster-ready serif that feels both classic and contemporary.
Spacing appears intentionally roomy for a display rhythm, letting the dense strokes breathe at larger sizes. The design’s square detailing and slabbed ends create a strong, stamped look that stays consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.