Slab Square Hidy 3 is a bold, wide, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'APN Ggantija' by Alphabets Patrick Nell, 'Nayanika Slab' by ArimaType, 'Irpin Type' by Aronetiv, 'Sanchez' and 'Sanchez Slab' by Latinotype, 'Sharp Slab' by Monotype, and 'Barnic Slab' by Peninsula Studioz (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, branding, confident, industrial, collegiate, friendly, retro, impact, legibility, utility, blocky, square, sturdy, compact, high-contrast counters.
A heavy, block-forward slab serif with squared-off terminals and broad, even strokes that read as largely monoline. The letterforms are wide and generously proportioned, with large internal counters and minimal stroke modulation, creating a strong, steady rhythm in text. Serifs are blunt and rectangular, and curves (C, O, S) are rounded but kept firm and controlled, giving the overall silhouette a constructed, machined feel. Lowercase forms are robust with a sturdy two-storey “a” and a compact, economical “t,” while numerals are similarly bold and open for clear display.
Best suited to headlines, posters, signage, and packaging where a strong typographic voice is needed. It can also work for short blocks of editorial or marketing copy when set with ample leading and moderate line lengths, especially where a sturdy, classic slab-serif feel is desired.
The font conveys a confident, no-nonsense tone with a touch of retro utility—somewhere between collegiate signage and industrial labeling. Its squared slabs and solid mass feel dependable and emphatic, while the open counters keep it approachable rather than severe.
The design appears intended to deliver bold, highly legible letterforms with a practical slab-serif structure and squared terminals, emphasizing impact, clarity, and a straightforward, workmanlike character.
In longer lines, the dense color and broad proportions create strong typographic presence, making spacing and line length important for comfortable reading. The chunky serifs and flat endings give it a tactile, stamped quality that holds up well at larger sizes and in high-impact settings.