Slab Square Dyral 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, labels, packaging, industrial, utilitarian, rugged, retro, mechanical, impact, sturdiness, industrial tone, retro utility, square-serif, blocky, sturdy, angular, printlike.
This typeface is built from heavy, mostly uniform strokes with pronounced slab serifs and squared-off terminals. Corners are chamfered into small diagonal cuts, giving the outlines an octagonal, machined feel rather than smooth curves. The capitals are compact and sturdy with fairly closed counters (notably in C, G, and S), while the lowercase keeps a straightforward, workmanlike structure with simple two-storey forms where expected and minimal flourish. Numerals are similarly blocky and engineered, maintaining consistent weight and crisp, flat joins that emphasize a rigid rhythm in text.
It performs best in display settings such as headlines, posters, and signage where its blocky slabs and chamfered details remain clear. It also suits packaging, labels, and branding systems that want a sturdy, industrial voice and strong typographic texture.
The overall tone reads practical and tough, with a vintage industrial flavor reminiscent of stamped labeling, workshop signage, or old equipment markings. Its squared geometry and firm serifs project authority and durability more than elegance or warmth.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust square-serif look with engineered, chamfered geometry—prioritizing impact, solidity, and a utilitarian visual character over delicate modulation or calligraphic nuance.
The chamfered corners and flat slab endings create a consistent “cut metal” motif across letters and figures. In running text the dense black shapes and tight internal apertures increase presence, especially at larger sizes where the angular detailing is most apparent.