Slab Square Idvu 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Blame Sport' by Agny Hasya Studio and 'Hockeynight Serif' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, posters, headlines, logos, packaging, athletic, industrial, assertive, retro, high impact, speed, ruggedness, branding, blocky, angular, beveled, wedge-serif, condensed feel.
A heavy, right-leaning display face built from compact, angular forms with large, slab-like serifs and flat terminals. Strokes are thick and largely even, with sharp corners and frequent diagonal cuts that create a beveled, machined look. Counters are tight and geometric, and joins are reinforced with chunky interior shapes, producing strong, dense silhouettes. The overall rhythm is energetic and slightly compressed in feel, with consistent forward motion across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as sports identities, team apparel graphics, posters, bold headlines, and logo lockups where the angular slabs and strong lean can carry the composition. It can also work on rugged packaging or event promotions, particularly where a retro-athletic or industrial voice is desired.
The letterforms project a punchy, competitive tone with a strong sports-and-equipment sensibility. Its hard angles and stout slabs read as tough and utilitarian, leaning toward vintage athletic branding and bold editorial impact rather than quiet neutrality.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through thick, low-contrast strokes and a consistent italic slant, while using slabbed, squared details and beveled cuts to evoke toughness and speed. Its construction prioritizes recognizability at large sizes and a cohesive, branded texture across the character set.
Distinctive diagonal notches and cut-ins—especially visible in curves and at stroke transitions—add texture and keep large black shapes from feeling static. Numerals follow the same blocky construction with emphatic corners, making them visually compatible for scoreboard-style settings.