Slab Square Abkop 3 is a regular weight, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui labels, signage, packaging, posters, coding, technical, retro, utilitarian, industrial, typewriter, legibility, industrial tone, modular geometry, systematic design, squared, boxy, stencil-like, modular, angular.
A square-shouldered slab serif with monoline strokes and flat, rectangular serifs that read like bracketless caps on the stems. Curves are largely squared-off into rounded-rectangle bowls (notably in C, G, O, Q, and 0), giving the design a modular, engineered geometry. Counters are open and generously sized, with consistent stroke endings and minimal contrast. The lowercase is compact and functional, with single-storey a, a rounded-shoulder n, a hooked f, and a simple, straight t; the overall rhythm is steady and grid-friendly, with slightly condensed joins and crisp inner corners.
Works well for interface labels, dashboards, and technical documentation where crisp, boxy forms stay legible at small to medium sizes. The sturdy slabs and squared bowls also suit packaging, wayfinding, industrial branding, and posters that want a retro-tech flavor. It can function in code or tabular contexts where a structured, engineered rhythm is desirable.
The font conveys a pragmatic, machine-made tone—evoking labeling, terminals, and mid-century industrial typography. Its squared curves and slab structure create a sturdy, no-nonsense voice that feels both retro and technical, leaning toward utilitarian signage rather than editorial refinement.
The design appears intended to translate slab-serif stability into a modular, square-driven system, prioritizing consistent stroke behavior and clear silhouettes. By squaring off curves and terminals, it aims for an engineered, contemporary-retro look that holds up in functional display and labeling scenarios.
Numerals and capitals appear especially suited to structured layouts: the 0 is a rounded rectangle, and the 1–9 keep a linear, constructed feel with squared terminals. Diacritics are not shown; punctuation in the sample suggests a clean, uniform dot and straightforward forms that maintain the same geometric logic as the letters.