Slab Square Folu 3 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, logotypes, packaging, western, retro, carnival, playful, posterish, vintage display, woodtype echo, attention grabbing, decorative slab, bracketed slabs, octagonal, notched, high impact, chunky.
A compact, heavy display slab with broad, blocky forms and assertive bracketed serifs. Strokes are thick and relatively even, with frequent angled cuts, notches, and chamfered corners that create an octagonal, carved-in feel across the alphabet. Counters are tight and often simplified, with rounded bowls tempered by flat facets; joins and terminals favor hard edges over smooth modulation. Spacing reads sturdy and dense, emphasizing silhouette and mass rather than fine interior detail.
Best suited to large-scale use where the faceted slabs and notches can read clearly—posters, event titles, storefront-style signage, product packaging, and bold logotypes. It can also work for short callouts or chapter openers where a rugged, vintage display tone is desired.
The letterforms project a bold, show-card personality with a distinctly vintage, frontier-meets-circus flavor. Its faceted cuts and chunky slabs add a handcrafted, woodtype-inspired drama that feels energetic and slightly theatrical rather than formal.
This design appears intended as a high-impact display face that channels decorative slab traditions and woodtype-era show lettering. The exaggerated weight, bracketed slabs, and repeated angular cut details are tuned to create a memorable silhouette and a strong period atmosphere in headline settings.
The font’s strongest visual signature is the consistent use of triangular bite-outs and angled terminals, which gives many glyphs a stamped or cut-out look. Numerals match the same block construction and notched detailing, keeping the set cohesive in headlines.