Slab Square Sifo 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Geometric Slabserif 703' by Bitstream, 'Goodall' by Colophon Foundry, 'Memphis' and 'Memphis Soft Rounded' by Linotype, 'Madriz' by SilverStag, 'Paralex' by Tipo Pèpel, and 'Coltan Gea' by deFharo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, packaging, branding, sturdy, confident, retro, collegiate, impact, legibility, heritage, authority, clarity, blocky, bracketless, square serifs, horizontal stress, compact bowls.
A heavy, sturdy slab serif with square, unbracketed serifs and a compact, forceful silhouette. Strokes are broadly even with minimal modulation, producing a dense color and strong horizontal emphasis. The letterforms show generous interior counters and wide, rectangular terminals; curves are rounded but finish in flat ends that keep the texture crisp. Capitals are broad and authoritative, while the lowercase maintains clear differentiation with a straightforward, utilitarian rhythm and a solid baseline presence.
Well-suited to headlines, pull quotes, posters, and branding where a strong, grounded voice is needed. It also works for packaging and labels that benefit from bold clarity and a heritage-leaning feel, and can serve as a sturdy display face for short blocks of text.
The overall tone is confident and workmanlike, with a distinctly retro, print-forward attitude. Its chunky slabs and compact shaping evoke classic American editorial and collegiate sign painting, reading as dependable, assertive, and slightly industrial.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact and legibility through firm slab serifs, flat terminals, and a compact, economical structure. Its consistent stroke weight and squared finishing prioritize a stable, print-ready texture with a classic, no-nonsense character.
Numerals are similarly robust and highly legible, with simple forms and strong slab finishing that keep them consistent with the text letters. The design’s strong serifs and dense weight create a pronounced texture in paragraphs, especially at larger sizes where the squared terminals become a defining visual motif.