Slab Square Sahy 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Linotype Authentic Serif', 'Linotype Authentic Small Serif', and 'Linotype Authentic Stencil' by Linotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, editorial, sturdy, confident, industrial, retro, impact, readability, durability, economy, authority, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap hints, compact, high legibility.
A sturdy slab-serif design with heavy, mostly uniform strokes and broad, square-shouldered serifs that give the letters a solid footprint. Curves are full and rounded but terminate in flat, squared ends, creating a clear, geometric rhythm. Counters are open and generously sized for the weight, while joins in letters like a, n, and m show slight narrowing that suggests subtle ink-trap-like notches for clarity in dense settings. The lowercase is compact and workmanlike, with a two-storey a and g, and numerals that match the sturdy, squared-off construction.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and short paragraphs where strong presence and clarity are needed. It fits editorial layouts, packaging, and brand systems that benefit from a sturdy, utilitarian voice, and it can hold up well in high-contrast printing or signage where slab serifs help anchor shapes.
The overall tone is practical and confident, with an industrial, newspaper-headline sturdiness. Its blocky slabs and straightforward drawing add a mild retro flavor without feeling decorative, projecting reliability and authority.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable, hard-working slab-serif texture with strong readability and a compact, economical rhythm. Its squared terminals and substantial serifs suggest an aim toward impactful display use while remaining disciplined enough for editorial text blocks.
Spacing reads even and stable in the text sample, supporting continuous reading despite the heavy weight. The font’s squared terminals and pronounced serifs create strong horizontal emphasis, while round letters (O, Q, e) stay smooth enough to avoid a harsh, purely mechanical feel.