Slab Square Ikji 3 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, playful, retro, friendly, hearty, loud, impact, nostalgia, approachability, branding, display clarity, rounded slabs, soft corners, chunky, bouncy, compact counters.
A heavy, slab-serif display face with broad proportions and softly rounded corners that keep the dense weight from feeling harsh. Strokes are consistently thick with modest contrast, and the serifs read as squared, blocky feet and caps that are slightly blunted at the edges. Bowls and counters are relatively tight, giving the letters a compact, punchy texture, while spacing and rhythm remain even in running text. Numerals match the overall mass and curvature, staying sturdy and highly legible at large sizes.
Best suited to headline-driven work where impact is the priority—posters, storefront-style signage, bold branding, and packaging that needs a friendly but forceful presence. It also works well for short subheads and callouts where the thick slabs can carry personality without relying on ornament.
The overall tone is exuberant and approachable, with a vintage, sign-painter energy. Its bulbous slabs and soft geometry create a warm, upbeat voice that feels nostalgic without becoming delicate.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum visual punch with a warm, retro-leaning character, combining sturdy slab structure with softened edges for approachability. It prioritizes bold word-shape recognition and a confident texture for display typography.
The design favors strong silhouettes and rounded joins, producing a bouncy baseline rhythm and prominent word shapes. It maintains clarity in mixed-case settings, where the chunky serifs and compact apertures create a dense, attention-grabbing color.