Slab Square Ahtu 3 is a light, normal width, monoline, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: signage, labels, packaging, headlines, editorial, industrial, utilitarian, technical, retro, clarity, ruggedness, systematic, modernize retro, squared, sturdy, crisp, mechanical, compact.
A monoline slab serif with squared, flat-ended terminals and a disciplined, rectilinear construction. Strokes maintain an even weight with minimal contrast, while corners are mostly sharp with occasional subtle rounding where curves meet stems. The design favors narrow apertures and straight-sided bowls (notably in C, G, O, and e), producing a compact, engineered rhythm. Serifs read as firm, blocky feet and caps, giving letters a stable stance and clear baseline presence; proportions are relatively condensed in the caps, with small counters and a strong vertical emphasis.
Works well where a sturdy, engineered voice is needed—wayfinding, product labels, packaging systems, and technical or industrial-themed graphics. It can also serve in editorial headlines or UI sections that benefit from crisp shapes and a compact, structured texture, especially at larger sizes.
The overall tone is functional and no-nonsense, with a hint of retro hardware and typewriter/labelmaker personality. Its squared detailing and steady rhythm suggest technical documentation, signage, and industrial marking, projecting clarity and control rather than softness or expressiveness.
The design appears intended to merge the clarity of a monoline build with the authority of slab serifs, using square terminals and restrained curves to create a pragmatic, machine-made aesthetic. The consistent stroke behavior and compact interior spaces prioritize uniformity and a robust, printable presence.
Digit forms follow the same squarish logic, with boxy curves and consistent stroke endings that keep numerals visually aligned with the alphabet. In text, the tight apertures and strong verticals create a dense texture that feels precise, while the slab structure adds firmness for headings and short blocks of copy.