Slab Square Pysa 3 is a very bold, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Miura Slab' by DSType, 'Sheldrake JNL' by Jeff Levine, 'Harsey' by Letterhend, 'Denso Serif' by Monotype, 'Bokarms Slab' by SMZ Design, and 'Winner' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, western, industrial, headline, poster, authoritative, space saving, high impact, vintage display, sturdy tone, slab-serif, condensed, blocky, square terminals, sturdy.
A condensed slab-serif with heavy, uniform strokes and broad, square-ended serifs that read as solid blocks. The letterforms are tightly proportioned with compact counters, minimal modulation, and a strong vertical rhythm. Curves are kept controlled and slightly squared-off in feeling, while joins and terminals stay crisp and blunt, producing a firm, stamped appearance. Numerals and capitals carry substantial weight and a consistent, rectilinear presence across the set.
Best suited for headlines, posters, signage, and logo or wordmark work where a compact, high-impact voice is needed. It also fits packaging and editorial display settings that benefit from a sturdy, vintage-leaning slab-serif presence, especially in short bursts of text.
The overall tone feels bold, assertive, and workmanlike, with a classic poster sensibility. Its chunky slabs and compressed width evoke a utilitarian, print-driven mood that can also lean into vintage or western-inflected styling when set large.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in limited horizontal space, using strong slab serifs and dense, uniform strokes for a durable, print-forward look. Its proportions and blunt terminals prioritize legibility at display sizes and a distinctive, authoritative texture.
In continuous text the dense color and tight spacing create a strong, compact texture, with emphasis on impact over delicacy. The design maintains clear silhouettes at display sizes, where the squared serifs and condensed rhythm become a defining feature.