Slab Square Ahfa 3 is a light, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, reports, branding, classic, bookish, measured, refined, readability, editorial voice, sturdy classic, bracketed, crisp, open counters, tall serifs, formal.
This typeface presents a serif structure with pronounced, squared slab-like feet and mostly flat-ended terminals, paired with clean, consistent stroke modulation. Capitals feel stately and evenly paced, with broad proportions and generous interior space, while the lowercase keeps a steady rhythm and clear, open counters. Serifs are substantial yet controlled, contributing to a crisp baseline and strong horizontal emphasis without appearing heavy. Numerals and punctuation align with the same restrained, text-oriented construction and maintain a calm, even texture in running copy.
It suits editorial typography where a classic serif voice is desired with a touch of firmness—magazines, long-form articles, reports, and institutional materials. It can also serve branding and packaging that want a traditional, trustworthy feel while remaining crisp at display sizes.
The overall tone is traditional and editorial, with a composed, literary character that reads as dependable and quietly authoritative. Its slab-influenced serifs add a subtle sense of sturdiness, while the measured contrast and open forms keep the mood clear and professional rather than decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver a readable, text-first serif with slab-inflected sturdiness and a calm typographic color, balancing traditional proportions with clean, squared details for reliable performance across headings and paragraph settings.
In text settings the letterforms create a stable, slightly spacious color, with distinct word shapes and clear separation between characters. The shapes favor clarity over flourish, using straightforward joins and terminals that stay consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures.