Slab Square Nuly 3 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Inka' by CarnokyType, 'Alkes' by Fontfabric, 'Amasis' and 'Amasis eText' by Monotype, 'Mediator Serif' by ParaType, 'Pratt Nova' by Shinntype, 'Portada' by TypeTogether, and 'Capitolina' by Typefolio (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, sports branding, packaging, sturdy, confident, classic, collegiate, impact, authority, heritage, robustness, clarity, blocky, bracketed, robust, high-ink, compact.
A heavy serif with pronounced, squared slab-like serifs and softly bracketed joins that keep the shapes from feeling mechanical. Strokes are thick and steady with moderate contrast, and counters are open enough to stay clear at display sizes despite the dense color. The lowercase shows a single-storey a and g, a ball terminal on j, and generally compact, sturdy forms; the uppercase has broad, stable proportions with strong horizontals and blunt terminals. Numerals are weighty and straightforward, matching the letters’ blocky rhythm and firm baseline presence.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, posters, and other display settings where strong letterforms and a steady rhythm are needed. It can also work for editorial pull quotes, book or magazine titling, and bold branding applications such as sports, institutions, or packaging where a sturdy serif presence is desirable.
The overall tone is solid and authoritative, with a traditional, print-forward character that reads as dependable and emphatic. Its bold slabs and compact detailing evoke familiar institutional and editorial signals—confident, slightly nostalgic, and built to command attention.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a traditional slab-serif foundation—prioritizing firmness, clarity, and a strong printed texture. Its simplified lowercase and softened brackets suggest an aim for approachable robustness rather than sharp austerity.
Tight interior spaces and strong serifs create a dark, even texture in paragraphs, which can feel powerful but benefits from generous tracking and line spacing. The most distinctive personality comes through in the rounded/bracketed transitions and the simplified, single-storey lowercase shapes, which add approachability to an otherwise assertive voice.