Slab Square Alhu 3 is a regular weight, very wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book design, headlines, posters, bookish, confident, traditional, sturdy, legibility, editorial tone, print robustness, classic feel, headline impact, bracketed serifs, high contrast, rounded joins, open counters, generous spacing.
A robust slab-serif with broad proportions, steady vertical stress, and prominent bracketed serifs that flare into flat, squared ends. Strokes read mostly even in weight at text sizes, but the curves show gentle modulation and softened joins that keep the forms from feeling rigid. Uppercase letters are wide and stable with large, open counters (notably in C, O, Q), while the lowercase maintains a straightforward, readable structure with a moderate x-height and clear differentiation between similar forms. Numerals are roomy and legible, matching the same slabbed, slightly softened construction.
It suits editorial layouts where a solid, traditional voice is needed—magazines, book typography, and institutional communications. The wide stance and bold slab detailing make it effective for headlines and display lines, while the controlled rhythm and open counters support longer passages at comfortable reading sizes.
The overall tone is sturdy and editorial, balancing authority with approachability. It evokes classic printing and newsroom typography—confident, readable, and slightly nostalgic—without becoming overly decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable slab-serif presence with strong page color and high legibility, combining classic bracketed slabs with softened curves for a more contemporary, friendly finish.
The serif treatment is consistent and visually weighty, helping the type hold together at larger sizes while still remaining comfortable for continuous reading. Wide letterforms and open apertures contribute to a calm rhythm and clear word shapes in the sample text.