Slab Square Itry 3 is a bold, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Pulpo' by Floodfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, packaging, magazine titles, confident, retro, editorial, athletic, assertive, impact, motion, display emphasis, vintage flavor, brand voice, bracketed serifs, ball terminals, calligraphic, angular, dynamic.
A slanted, heavy serif design with pronounced bracketed slabs and crisp, angular joins. Strokes show strong modulation, pairing thick verticals with thinner connecting strokes for a lively, high-energy texture. Many lowercase forms carry rounded, ball-like terminals and slightly soft curves that contrast with the more squared-off serifs, while counters stay fairly open for a bold style. Overall spacing feels compact and punchy, with sturdy capitals and a more cursive-leaning lowercase that keeps the rhythm moving forward.
Best suited to short, prominent text where its contrast and slanted stance can be appreciated—headlines, poster typography, mastheads, and branding. It can also work for packaging or signage when a bold, classic voice is needed, but is likely most effective in display sizes rather than long-form reading.
The font reads as confident and energetic, with a vintage-meets-sport sensibility. Its bold slant and high-contrast drawing create a sense of motion and emphasis, lending an editorial punch that feels both classic and attention-grabbing.
The design appears intended to deliver a forceful, fast, display-led voice by combining stout slab-like serifs with italic momentum and pronounced stroke modulation. The result balances traditional serif cues with a more expressive, sporty rhythm aimed at grabbing attention in titles and branding.
Capitals appear more structured and display-oriented, while the lowercase introduces more calligraphic shaping and terminal flair, creating a slightly mixed texture that works well for expressive settings. Numerals share the same italic momentum and strong contrast, with distinctive, stylized curves that keep them visually engaging at larger sizes.