Slab Square Gubi 9 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports, packaging, signage, industrial, athletic, western, assertive, retro, impact, durability, nostalgia, branding, blocky, squared, bracketless, chunky, compact.
A heavy, block-constructed slab with squared bowls, flat terminals, and stout rectangular serifs that read as integrated extensions of the stems. Counters are compact and geometric, giving letters a dense, poster-like color, while joins and diagonals stay crisp and angular. Curves are simplified into broad arcs with squared off corners, and numerals follow the same sturdy, sign-painting geometry for a consistent, impact-forward texture.
Best suited to display settings where strong presence and quick recognition are needed, such as headlines, event posters, sports branding, badges, and bold packaging. It can also work for short text runs or callouts when an assertive, blocky voice is desired, but its dense counters favor larger sizes and generous spacing.
The tone is loud and confident, with a no-nonsense, utilitarian feel that also nods to vintage athletic lettering and old poster typography. Its chunky slabs and squared shapes convey toughness and solidity, making the overall voice feel bold, straightforward, and slightly nostalgic.
The font appears designed to maximize impact through dense strokes, squared geometry, and slabbed detailing, aiming for a sturdy, workmanlike character with retro display energy. Its consistent, simplified shapes prioritize legibility at a glance and a strong graphic footprint in branding and signage contexts.
The design maintains strong silhouette clarity across uppercase and lowercase, with a distinctly engineered rhythm that favors straight-sided forms and tight interior space. Punctuation in the sample reads robust and visually matched in weight, helping the text keep an even, emphatic presence.