Slab Square Idni 3 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, retro, friendly, punchy, playful, bold, display impact, retro flavor, approachable tone, energetic emphasis, rounded, bouncy, soft serifs, bracketed, compact counters.
A heavy, right-leaning slab-serif with broad proportions and soft, bracketed slabs that read as rounded rather than sharp. Strokes are thick and steady, with gently tapered joins and bulb-like terminals that keep the silhouette smooth even at very bold weight. The forms are wide and slightly springy in rhythm, with compact inner counters and a consistent, poster-friendly texture across both capitals and lowercase.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, posters, product packaging, and brand marks where a bold, characterful slab serif is needed. It can also work for large-size signage and promotional copy, especially where a retro, friendly emphasis is desirable.
The overall tone is upbeat and nostalgic, evoking mid-century display lettering and casual storefront signage. Its chunky slabs and soft curves feel approachable and humorous rather than formal, giving headlines a confident, good-natured voice.
The design appears intended as a display slab serif that combines strong presence with soft, approachable shaping. The slant, wide stance, and rounded slabs suggest a goal of delivering energetic emphasis while maintaining a warm, playful feel.
In text, the strong slant and dense weight create a rolling, forward-moving line, while the rounded slab shapes prevent the color from feeling harsh. The figures match the letterforms in heft and stance, supporting prominent numerals in short runs.