Slab Square Idve 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Siro' by Dharma Type, 'Malva' by Harbor Type, 'Ambulatoria' by Pepper Type, 'Core Sans A' by S-Core, and 'Nauman Neue' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports branding, packaging, logos, sporty, retro, confident, energetic, playful, impact, motion, display presence, retro flavor, brand emphasis, chunky, compact, blunt, sturdy, bracketed.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and a compact, muscular rhythm. Strokes are thick and largely even, with sturdy slab-like serifs and flat, blunt terminals that keep counters relatively tight. Curves are generously rounded but held in check by squared-off joins and squared shaping in places, creating a firm, poster-ready silhouette. The italic slant is consistent and gives the wide forms forward momentum without turning into a script-like texture.
This face performs best in bold, short-to-medium display settings where impact and speed are desired: posters, sports and event branding, packaging, promotions, and logo wordmarks. It can also work for punchy pull quotes or section headers when ample spacing and size help keep the dense texture clear.
The overall tone feels assertive and high-impact, with a lively, athletic snap. Its chunky slabs and strong slant read as retro display—confident, energetic, and a bit playful—suited to attention-grabbing headlines rather than quiet text.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visibility and a forward-driving feel through wide, heavy forms and a consistent italic angle, while using slab serifs and blunt terminals to keep the texture solid and graphic.
The letterforms appear designed for strong word shapes at larger sizes, with simplified detailing and dense color. Numerals match the bold, forward-leaning stance and maintain the same blocky presence as the caps and lowercase.