Slab Square Takab 3 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Milo Slab' by FontFont, 'Diverda Serif' by Linotype, 'PF Centro Slab Pro' by Parachute, and 'Alfredo' by Pedro Mello Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, packaging, branding, retro, robust, scholarly, confident, impact, legibility, authority, print feel, energy, bracketed serifs, slab serifs, angular, ink-trap hint, compact.
A heavy, right-leaning serif with prominent slab-like feet and strongly bracketed joins. Strokes are broadly even with a restrained contrast, and the letterforms show a compact, sturdy build with slightly condensed counters in places. Terminals and serifs tend toward squared-off shapes, while curves (notably in C, G, O, and S) remain smooth and controlled, creating a steady, print-like rhythm. The italic is a true slanted design rather than a simple oblique feel, with energetic diagonals and a forward-driving stance across both uppercase and lowercase.
This font suits bold editorial headlines, pull quotes, and magazine-style typography where an italic with real presence is needed. It can also work well for poster titling, packaging labels, and branding systems that want a sturdy serif voice with forward motion and strong print contrast against white space.
The overall tone is assertive and editorial, mixing a classic newspaper/print sensibility with a slightly retro, industrial sturdiness. Its slanted, weighty presence reads confident and urgent without becoming decorative or whimsical.
The design appears intended to deliver a durable, attention-holding serif italic with slab-like authority—combining squared terminals and substantial serifs with a cohesive, readable rhythm for display and short-text settings.
The numerals appear weight-matched and headline-ready, with clear silhouettes and strong baseline anchoring from the slabs. Lowercase forms keep a practical, workmanlike cadence; the italic movement is consistent and helps long lines feel active while remaining solid and grounded.