Slab Square Siko 3 is a bold, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, labels, packaging, signage, industrial, typewriter, utilitarian, rugged, retro, impact, durability, legibility, mechanical, slab serifs, square terminals, high contrast ink-trap, sturdy, compact.
A sturdy slab-serif design with heavy, even stroke weight and pronounced rectangular serifs that create a blocky silhouette. Curves are kept tight and controlled, with squared-off joins and flat terminals that emphasize a mechanical, stamped rhythm. Counters are relatively compact and the overall texture is dense and steady, producing strong horizontal and vertical alignment in text. Numerals and capitals feel particularly robust, with consistent proportions and a uniform, disciplined cadence across the set.
Best suited to short-form and display applications where a strong, compact texture is desirable, such as posters, headlines, labels, packaging, and bold signage. It can also work for UI or technical readouts when a firm, uniform rhythm is needed, especially at larger sizes where the slab details remain clear.
The font communicates an industrial, no-nonsense tone reminiscent of typewriter and workmanlike print. Its blunt serifs and squared detailing give it a rugged, utilitarian character that reads as practical and authoritative rather than delicate. The overall feel is retro-functional, like labeling, cataloging, or equipment markings.
The design appears intended to deliver a highly legible, durable slab-serif voice with a mechanical, grid-friendly presence. Its squared serifs and consistent stroke behavior suggest an emphasis on reliability and impact, evoking practical printing and utilitarian typography.
In running text the heavy slabs and tight apertures create a dark, emphatic color that holds together well at display sizes. The square-ended detailing reinforces a mechanical personality, while the simple, upright construction keeps word shapes clear and stable.