Slab Square Hine 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'APN Ggantija' by Alphabets Patrick Nell, 'ITC Lubalin Graph' by ITC, 'Breton' by Latinotype, 'RNS Camelia' by RNS Fonts, and 'Coltan Gea' by deFharo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, confident, industrial, athletic, retro, authoritative, impact, ruggedness, display, signage, clarity, blocky, compact, chunky, sturdy, squared.
A heavy, block-built slab serif with broad, rectangular serifs and mostly square-ended terminals. Strokes are thick and even, producing dense counters and a strong, compact color on the page. The letterforms lean on simple geometric construction—rounded bowls are substantial and nearly circular, while corners and joins feel firm and engineered. Lowercase forms are sturdy and utilitarian, with short ascenders/descenders relative to the weight and clear, straight-sided stems; numerals match the same chunky, high-impact geometry.
Best suited for headlines, posters, labels, and branding where strong impact and high visibility are needed. It also fits sports/club-style graphics, packaging, and signage applications where a sturdy slab serif voice helps convey durability and confidence.
The overall tone is bold and no-nonsense, with a classic “printed” solidity that reads as dependable and assertive. It carries a vintage, workwear energy—equal parts collegiate headline and industrial signage—while staying straightforward rather than ornamental.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a simple, rugged slab-serif structure—prioritizing bold legibility and a compact, punchy texture for display typography.
At text sizes the heavy weight and tight internal spaces create a dark, emphatic rhythm, making it more comfortable in short bursts than in long passages. The squared serifs and blunt terminals give it a distinctly mechanical finish that stays consistent across letters and figures.