Slab Square Hiny 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Arcanite Slab' by 38-lineart, 'Irpin Type' by Aronetiv, 'Artegra Slab' by Artegra, 'Nomos Slab' by Identity Letters, 'Peckham' by Los Andes, 'Cyntho Next Slab' by Mint Type, 'Pepi/Rudi' by Suitcase Type Foundry, and 'Hundra' by Umka Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, sturdy, confident, retro, friendly, industrial, impact, legibility, retro display, brand presence, sturdy tone, blocky, compact, bracketless, square serif, punchy.
A heavy, block-forward slab serif with broad proportions and squared-off serifs and terminals. Strokes are monolinear in feel with minimal modulation, producing dense, dark color and strong presence. The forms are relatively compact inside the counters, with sturdy joins and a generally rectangular construction that keeps curves firm and controlled. Lowercase shapes read robust and practical, with short, firm serifs and a consistent, mechanical rhythm across the alphabet and numerals.
Best suited to headlines and short statements where maximum impact and sturdy readability are needed, such as posters, branding, packaging, and signage. It also works well for logo wordmarks and bold editorial display settings where a solid slab-serif voice is desired.
The tone is bold and straightforward, combining utilitarian strength with a slightly nostalgic, poster-like warmth. Its chunky slabs and squared details suggest dependable, no-nonsense messaging while still feeling approachable rather than severe.
The design appears intended to deliver high-impact display typography with a strong, engineered slab-serif personality—prioritizing bold silhouettes, sturdy structure, and clear, punchy forms for attention-grabbing use.
The heavy weight and tight internal spaces make the design most comfortable at larger sizes, where its strong silhouettes and slab details remain clear. Round letters keep a noticeably squared, anchored feeling at terminals, reinforcing the geometric, workmanlike character.