Slab Square Tabem 3 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Shemekia' by Areatype, 'FF Kievit Slab' by FontFont, 'Modum' by The Northern Block, and 'Kheops' by Tipo Pèpel (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, editorial decks, retro, editorial, sporty, assertive, industrial, impact, motion, emphasis, headline strength, rugged utility, sturdy, compact, bracketed, ink-trap feel, rounded joins.
A robust italic slab serif with a broad footprint and compact internal counters. Strokes are heavy and largely even, with short, square-leaning slab serifs that read as slightly bracketed and integrated into the stems. Curves are generously rounded while joins and notches create a subtle ink-trap-like bite, giving the letters a cut, machined clarity at display sizes. The italic angle is pronounced and consistent, and the overall rhythm feels dense and punchy, with relatively short ascenders/descenders and sturdy numerals that match the weight and slant of the text.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and short bursts of copy where the heavy italic stance can carry emphasis without additional styling. It works well for packaging, posters, and branding systems that need a vintage-meets-industrial flavor, and can also serve as an accent face in editorial layouts for callouts and section openers.
The tone is confident and energetic, pairing a vintage, headline-driven feel with a utilitarian toughness. It suggests motion and impact—more workmanlike than elegant—making it feel at home in bold, attention-seeking contexts.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum impact and momentum through a bold italic silhouette, while retaining the grounded authority of slab serifs. Its compact counters and integrated serif shapes prioritize strong texture and legibility in large-scale, high-contrast applications like display typography.
The uppercase has a strong, blocky presence and the lowercase keeps a readable, compact texture; round letters (O, C, G) stay open despite the heavy weight. The slanted figures and the consistent serif treatment help maintain a cohesive voice across alphanumerics in text lines.