Slab Square Lefa 3 is a regular weight, wide, very high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, book covers, retro, expressive, elegant, theatrical, editorial, display impact, vintage flavor, hybrid serif-script, dramatic contrast, brand character, slab serifs, bracketed slabs, ball terminals, swashy, calligraphic.
An italic serif design with prominent slab-like serifs and crisp, flat terminals, paired with dramatic thick–thin modulation. Strokes swing in a calligraphic rhythm, with rounded bowls and occasional ball terminals that add softness against the squared serif structure. Uppercase forms feel sturdy and display-oriented, while the lowercase introduces more movement and flourish through curved entry strokes and looping shapes. Overall spacing and proportions read on the wider side, giving letters room to show off their high-contrast details.
It works best in headlines, posters, branding marks, and packaging where its high contrast and slabbed details can remain clear. Short editorial callouts and book-cover titling are strong fits, especially when a retro-leaning, expressive italic is desired.
The font conveys a vintage, showy energy—part classic signage and part editorial flair. Its contrast and slanted posture make it feel dynamic and slightly theatrical, suited to attention-grabbing statements rather than quiet utility.
The design appears intended to blend slab-serif sturdiness with italic calligraphic motion, creating a display face that reads as both structured and flamboyant. Its wide stance and distinctive terminals suggest an emphasis on character and impact in larger sizes.
The mix of strong slab serifs with more script-like lowercase gestures creates a distinctive hybrid voice. Numerals follow the same high-contrast, italic logic, with rounded forms and sharp cuts that keep the texture lively in short runs.