Slab Square Gufy 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Hudson NY Pro' by Arkitype, 'Artegra Slab' by Artegra, and 'Hockeynight Serif' by XTOPH (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, logos, western, playful, poster, retro, chunky, impact, nostalgia, attention, blocky, bracketless, heavy serifs, rounded corners, ink-trap feel.
A heavy, block-constructed slab with broad, square-ended serifs and minimal stroke modulation. The letterforms are built from chunky verticals and wide horizontals with subtly softened corners, giving the shapes a carved, stamp-like solidity. Counters are compact and openings are relatively small, boosting darkness and impact in text. The lowercase is sturdy and straightforward (single-storey a), while the overall rhythm feels intentionally slightly irregular and hand-set, emphasizing a bold display personality.
Best suited to large sizes where its thick slabs and compact counters can read clearly—headlines, posters, storefront signage, and bold packaging. It can also work for short bursts of copy (pull quotes, labels, event titles), but the dense color makes it less ideal for long-form text.
The tone reads as Western and throwback, with a friendly, slightly mischievous swagger. Its weight and squared serifs evoke vintage posters, saloon signage, and bold headline typography, while the softened geometry keeps it approachable rather than severe.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum impact with a vintage slab-signage flavor, prioritizing boldness, solidity, and a slightly playful irregularity for attention-grabbing display typography.
Figures are wide and emphatic with strong baseline presence, and the capitals have a notably uniform, billboard-like stance. The ampersand and punctuation in the sample text match the same chunky construction, reinforcing consistency across display settings.