Slab Square Sija 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Dolmengi' by Ask Foundry and 'Diafragma' by ParaType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, robust, industrial, retro, authoritative, collegiate, impact, sturdiness, legibility, ruggedness, blocky, square-cut, sturdy, high-impact, utilitarian.
A heavy slab-serif with broad, square-ended terminals and a compact, block-built construction. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, and the counters tend to be tight, reinforcing a dense, high-ink texture. The serifs read as blunt brackets or squared blocks rather than tapered feet, and many joins resolve into crisp right angles. Overall proportions feel sturdy and slightly condensed in effect due to the weight and tight interior space, giving the face a strong, poster-ready silhouette.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, labels, and wayfinding where strong shapes and firm terminals improve presence and distance clarity. It can also work for brand marks and packaging that want a rugged, dependable voice; for longer text, generous size and spacing help preserve readability.
The font conveys a confident, no-nonsense tone with an industrial and slightly vintage flavor. Its squared slabs and dense texture suggest reliability and toughness, leaning toward classic workwear, athletic, or signage associations rather than delicate or editorial refinement.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum solidity and legibility through thick strokes, square-cut slabs, and simplified geometry. It favors an assertive, practical voice that holds up well in bold display contexts and functional labeling.
At text sizes the bold weight and compact counters create a dark, even color, while the squared details stay clear and recognizable. The numerals and lowercase maintain the same blunt, engineered feel as the capitals, emphasizing consistency and impact over softness.