Slab Square Sihu 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bourgeois Slab' by Barnbrook Fonts, 'Mensura Slab' by Graviton, 'Vitesse' by Hoefler & Co., and 'Abula' by Typesketchbook (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, industrial, athletic, assertive, retro, sturdy, impact, durability, display clarity, utility, blocky, squared, compact, mechanical, high-impact.
This typeface is built from heavy, squared forms with blunt slab serifs and broadly rounded outer corners that keep the geometry from feeling brittle. Strokes are thick and consistent, with tight interior counters and short, sturdy joins that emphasize a compact, engineered silhouette. Uppercase letters read as strongly constructed and rectilinear, while the lowercase maintains the same chunky structure with simple, squared terminals and a robust rhythm. Numerals are equally massive and boxy, designed for clarity at display sizes rather than airy elegance.
It performs best in short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, and bold brand marks where its compact heft and squared slabs can carry the message. It also suits sports and event graphics, labels and packaging, and directional or promotional signage where quick recognition and strong presence matter most.
The overall tone is forceful and pragmatic, with a no-nonsense, workmanlike voice that leans toward industrial and athletic signifier cues. Its blocky mass and squared detailing give it a retro-utility feel—confident, loud, and built to be seen quickly.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a sturdy, engineered structure—combining slab-seriffed solidity with squared, poster-ready proportions. Its construction prioritizes bold legibility and a distinctive, industrial voice over delicacy or long-form reading comfort.
The dense counters and strong slab details create a dark color on the line, especially in longer text, where the texture becomes punchy and compact. Rounded corner treatment softens the rigidity just enough to keep the shapes friendly while still reading as tough and mechanical.