Slab Square Veno 3 is a light, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, book covers, labels, typewriter, vintage, no-nonsense, formal, space saving, print texture, vintage tone, structured readability, condensed, slab serif, square terminals, tall proportions, crisp serifs.
A condensed slab-serif with tall, narrow proportions and crisp, square-ended serifs. Strokes are mostly even in weight with subtle modulation, and the serifs read as firm brackets/blocks that give the outlines a sturdy, mechanical rhythm. Curves (C, G, O, Q) are drawn as upright ovals rather than wide rounds, while straight-sided letters (E, F, H, N) feel rigid and columnar. Lowercase forms keep a compact footprint with small, neat joins and short, squared terminals; numerals share the same narrow, upright stance, with a slender 1 and an oval 0 that matches the caps’ vertical emphasis.
Well-suited to headlines and subheads where a condensed footprint is useful, as well as editorial design, book covers, and packaging/label applications that benefit from a vintage slab-serif voice. It can also work for short to medium passages when a narrow, structured texture is desired.
The overall tone is restrained and utilitarian, with a clear nod to vintage print and typewriter-era economy. Its tight spacing and tall silhouettes give it an efficient, matter-of-fact presence that feels editorial and slightly institutional rather than playful.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum clarity and presence in a narrow measure, using sturdy slab serifs and disciplined proportions to create a compact, print-forward texture with a classic, workmanlike character.
The design leans on consistent vertical stress and repeated slab endings, creating strong vertical cadence in text. Punctuation and dots appear small and crisp, reinforcing the precise, engineered feel.