Slab Square Safe 13 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Goodall' by Colophon Foundry, 'Sánchez Niu' by Latinotype, and 'Weekly' by Los Andes (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, editorial, industrial, retro, collegiate, impact, authority, stability, legibility, utility, blocky, sturdy, bracketless, square-cut, high-impact.
A heavy slab serif with squared-off, unbracketed serifs and generally flat terminals, producing a dense, compact texture. Strokes stay fairly even throughout, with broad shoulders and generous counters that keep large sizes clear. The lowercase is robust and workmanlike, with a single-storey “a” and “g” and short, square-ended details that reinforce the type’s blocky rhythm. Overall proportions feel steady and grounded, with wide capitals and strong vertical emphasis that reads cleanly in headlines.
Best suited to display settings where its weight and square serifs can do the work—headlines, posters, and punchy editorial titles. It also fits branding and packaging that want a dependable, crafted voice, and it holds up well for short signage and labels where strong letterforms are an advantage.
The tone is assertive and no-nonsense, mixing a classic editorial slab feel with an industrial, poster-ready presence. It suggests authority and practicality, with a slightly nostalgic, collegiate flavor that feels familiar without becoming decorative.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum impact with a stable, straightforward slab structure—prioritizing clarity, punch, and a consistent, block-built silhouette. Its square terminals and firm serifs aim to communicate strength and reliability while remaining versatile for contemporary display typography.
The design maintains consistent slab treatment across caps, lowercase, and figures, creating a unified, sign-like color. Round letters stay fairly circular, while joins and corners resolve into crisp, rectangular cuts that heighten the sturdy, utilitarian character.