Slab Square Higu 3 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Full Neue' and 'Full Slab' by Bülent Yüksel, 'Northlake' by Komet & Flicker, 'Nord' by Letterwerk, 'Kelvin Slab' by Mushroom, 'RNS Camelia' by RNS Fonts, 'Saxophone' by Tour De Force, and 'Hexer' by Variatype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, branding, sturdy, confident, industrial, retro, friendly, impact, solidity, readability, slab serif, square terminals, blocky, high contrast, bracketless.
A heavy slab serif with broad, block-like proportions and flat, square-ended terminals. Strokes are predominantly even and substantial, with large, rectangular serifs that read as unbracketed and engineered. Counters are fairly open for the weight, with rounded interior shapes that soften the otherwise rigid geometry, and curves connect into straight sections with a clean, simplified transition. The overall rhythm is compact and steady, with strong vertical emphasis and robust shapes that hold together well in dense settings.
Best suited for headlines and short-to-medium text where strong impact is desired, such as posters, signage, packaging, and brand marks. It can also work for subheads and pull quotes when you want a dense, assertive typographic color with a clear slab-serif character.
The tone feels sturdy and workmanlike, with a confident, no-nonsense presence. Its chunky slabs and squared details evoke a retro display flavor—part vintage poster, part industrial signage—while the rounded counters keep it approachable rather than severe.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum solidity and visibility through thick strokes and emphatic square slabs, while maintaining readability via open counters and simplified, consistent construction. It prioritizes presence and clarity over delicate detail, aiming for dependable performance in display-oriented contexts.
In the sample text, the weight creates strong texture and clear word shapes, and the slab serifs add a pronounced baseline and cap-line structure. Numerals match the same blocky, high-impact build, making the set feel cohesive for headline-driven typography.