Slab Square Imje 3 is a very bold, very wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Aderos' by Eko Bimantara (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, sports branding, assertive, industrial, retro, sporty, technical, impact, sturdiness, legibility, authority, display, blocky, squared, slabbed, compact, sturdy.
A heavy, squared slab serif with broad proportions and a tightly packed, dense color on the page. Strokes are largely monolinear with flattened, rectangular terminals and prominent slab serifs that read as crisp, engineered add-ons rather than tapered details. Counters are compact and apertures tend to be narrow, giving letters a solid, punched-out look; curves (like O/C/G) are rounded but constrained by the overall boxy construction. The lowercase follows the same sturdy logic with a robust, uniform rhythm, and figures share the same wide stance and strong baseline presence.
Best suited to display settings where impact and immediacy matter—headlines, posters, labels, and bold editorial callouts. Its sturdy slabs and broad proportions also work well for signage and branding that needs a strong, industrial or sporty voice.
The overall tone is bold, confident, and utilitarian, with a hint of mid-century and athletic display styling. It feels purposeful and mechanical rather than delicate, projecting strength and straightforwardness.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual authority with a squared, slabbed construction that stays consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals. It prioritizes strong silhouette and dense typographic color for attention-grabbing display typography.
The combination of wide set and tight internal spacing creates a strong headline texture, especially in all caps. Short horizontal details and squared serifs emphasize a grid-like, sign-painting/industrial sensibility, while the generous weight helps maintain clarity at a distance.