Slab Square Afned 3 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF DIN Slab' by FontFont and 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, labels, industrial, authoritative, retro, editorial, no-nonsense, impact, compact fit, stability, clarity, vintage display, blocky, condensed, sturdy, bracketless, vertical stress.
A sturdy slab-serif design with compact proportions, heavy rectangular serifs, and largely square-ended terminals. Strokes are thick and even, with tight internal counters and a restrained, vertical rhythm that reads as condensed without feeling compressed. Uppercase forms are tall and commanding, while the lowercase keeps clear, workmanlike shapes—single-storey a and g, a straight-backed n/m, and a narrow, upright stance throughout. Numerals follow the same compact, bold construction with crisp corners and minimal modulation.
Best suited for display applications where impact and clarity matter: headlines, poster typography, packaging, labels, and short-form branding. It also works well for signage or wayfinding-style text at moderate sizes, where the dense rhythm and strong slabs help maintain presence.
The overall tone is firm and utilitarian, suggesting industrial signage and classic editorial headlines. Its strong slabs and condensed color give it an assertive, authoritative voice, with a subtle vintage flavor reminiscent of older posters and newspaper display typography.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual authority in a compact width, pairing bold slabs with simplified, squared construction for strong, dependable display typography.
Spacing appears intentionally tight, producing a dense typographic color that holds together well at larger sizes. The flat, rectangular serifs and terminals emphasize a mechanical, engineered feel, while the consistent stroke weight keeps the texture uniform across mixed case and numerals.