Slab Square Sudaf 3 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Shemekia' by Areatype; 'FS Silas Slab' by Fontsmith; 'Weekly' by Los Andes; 'Egyptian Slate', 'Jornada Slab', and 'Prelo Slab Pro' by Monotype; and 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, confident, vintage, assertive, sporty, impact, momentum, readability, print feel, display emphasis, bracketed, chunky, ink-trap hints, upright stress, ball terminals.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and sturdy, low-contrast strokes. Serifs are thick and squared-off with subtle bracketing, giving joins a carved, printed feel rather than a purely geometric snap. Curves are generous and rounded (notably in C, G, O, and the bowls), while diagonals and stems stay blocky and stable; counters remain open for a bold style. The lowercase shows single-storey a and g, rounded dots on i/j, and a compact, slightly arched shoulder on n/h, producing a lively rhythm in text. Numerals are robust and clear, with rounded forms and strong horizontal terminals that match the letter serifs.
Works best for headlines and display typography where the heavy slabs and italic slant can carry messaging with authority—posters, sports or lifestyle branding, packaging, and magazine-style editorial callouts. It can also serve for short text blocks when you want a bold, high-ink presence and a distinctly print-like texture.
The tone is punchy and self-assured, combining a classic print/editorial flavor with a sporty, headline-driven energy. Its slanted posture and chunky slabs add momentum, making it feel promotional and attention-forward rather than quiet or delicate.
Likely designed to deliver a strong, high-impact slab serif voice with an italicized sense of speed, while preserving readable, open counters and a friendly roundness in the lowercase. The combination suggests a display-first workhorse aimed at punchy communication across modern and retro-leaning contexts.
The design balances square-ended slabs with softened curves, which keeps large sizes impactful without becoming overly rigid. Spacing appears comfortable in the sample text, and the italic angle is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, helping paragraphs maintain a cohesive forward motion.