Slab Square Higa 3 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Ratatam' by alphabeet.at (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, sturdy, confident, industrial, retro, impact, readability, solidity, display emphasis, print presence, blocky, bracketed slabs, high contrast joins, crisp edges, large counters.
A robust slab-serif with heavy, square-ended serifs and largely even stroke weight. The letterforms are compact and structured, with wide, open counters in round shapes and firm, block-like terminals that keep the rhythm steady in text. Capitals are broad and assertive, while the lowercase maintains a practical, text-ready build with a single-storey “g” and a compact, upright “a.” Numerals are similarly chunky and stable, with strong horizontal elements and clear silhouettes.
This font works well for headlines, subheads, and short editorial blocks where a strong typographic voice is needed. It also suits branding and packaging that benefit from a sturdy, traditional-meets-industrial feel, and it can hold up in emphatic pull quotes or signage where impact and legibility are priorities.
The overall tone is solid and no-nonsense, projecting reliability and a slightly industrial character. Its confident weight and squared detailing give it a familiar, retro-leaning presence that feels at home in punchy headlines and bold statements.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold slab-serif presence with clear, squared construction and dependable readability. Its emphasis on strong serifs, open counters, and consistent stroke treatment suggests a focus on assertive communication and durable, print-friendly forms.
Spacing appears generous enough to keep dark text color from clogging at larger sizes, and the strong serif blocks help maintain line continuity. The design emphasizes clarity through simple joins and consistent, squared finishing, producing a straightforward, high-impact texture in paragraphs and display settings.