Slab Square Sipa 3 is a very bold, narrow, monoline, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Grizzly Bear' by Match & Kerosene (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, logos, packaging, industrial, western, arcade, authoritative, retro, high impact, compact display, rugged tone, retro styling, blocky, squared, slabbed, condensed, stencil-like.
A heavy, compact slab serif with strongly squared geometry and flat, blunt terminals. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal contrast, and corners tend toward hard angles with occasional small step-like notches that add a subtly stencil-like rhythm. The letters are tightly proportioned with short extenders, squared counters, and a dense, poster-ready texture; numerals follow the same boxy construction for a cohesive set.
Best suited to display settings where impact matters: headlines, posters, signage, and bold wordmarks. It can also work for packaging or labels that want a rugged, industrial or western-tinged voice, but will be most legible when given generous size and spacing.
The overall tone is tough and utilitarian, mixing an old-west poster punch with a retro digital/arcade rigidity. Its squared slabs and compressed stance feel assertive and mechanical, giving headlines a confident, no-nonsense presence.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in a condensed footprint, using squared slab serifs and modular, flat-ended strokes to project durability and retro-inspired attitude. It prioritizes strong silhouette and uniform, blocky construction for high-contrast, attention-grabbing typography.
The strong vertical emphasis and tight internal spaces create a dark, compact color in text, especially at smaller sizes. The stepped details in some joins and terminals add character without introducing softness, keeping the style firmly geometric and block-driven.