Slab Square Ethy 3 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, signage, western, rustic, poster, playful, vintage, wood-type revival, rustic character, high impact, decorative display, wedge serifs, chiseled, ink-trap feel, angular, blocky.
A heavy, blocky slab serif with broad proportions and compact internal counters. Strokes are mostly straight and chunky with angled, chamfer-like cuts that create a subtly chiseled silhouette rather than smooth curves. Serifs are stout and squared-off, often forming wedge-like feet and caps; joins and terminals show small notches and bevels that add texture. The lowercase is robust with a large, sturdy x-height and short extenders, while round letters like o/c/e appear slightly faceted, keeping the overall rhythm geometric and rugged.
Best suited for display typography such as posters, bold headlines, storefront or event signage, and logo wordmarks where a rugged slab serif voice is desired. It also works well for packaging and labels that aim for a vintage or Western-inspired aesthetic.
The font carries a frontier and wood-type energy—bold, assertive, and a little mischievous. Its carved, beveled details read as handmade and tactile, giving it a nostalgic, rustic tone that feels at home on posters and signage.
The design appears intended to reinterpret classic slab/wood-type lettering with a more angular, carved finish, prioritizing strong impact and character. Its faceted terminals and chunky serifs suggest an emphasis on tactile, handmade flavor while maintaining clear, sturdy letter shapes.
The numerals match the same faceted, slabby construction, with simplified forms and strong presence. At text sizes the dense counters and beveled corners can create a dark, impactful color, favoring short lines and display settings over long reading passages.