Slab Square Ablul 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, posters, packaging, signage, headlines, utilitarian, retro, technical, sturdy, clarity, robustness, retro utility, systematic tone, slab serif, square serifs, bracketless, monolinear, crisp edges.
A sturdy slab-serif design with flat, square-ended serifs and terminals and largely uniform stroke widths. The forms are built from straight strokes and broad curves with a slightly squared-off feel, producing a crisp, mechanical rhythm. Uppercase letters are wide and stable with prominent top and bottom slabs; lowercase shows compact, functional shapes with sturdy stems and clear joins, and the figures follow the same squared, architectural logic.
This face suits editorial headlines and subheads where a strong typographic voice is needed without heavy weight. Its crisp slabs and squared terminals also work well for posters, labels, and packaging, and it can hold up in short to medium text settings when a utilitarian, slightly vintage tone is desired.
The overall tone feels practical and no-nonsense, with a subtle retro-industrial flavor. Its squared details and firm serifs suggest technical clarity and institutional steadiness rather than delicacy or flourish.
The design appears intended to combine the firmness of slab serifs with a square, engineered finish, prioritizing clarity, consistency, and a robust presence across mixed-case text and numerals.
Spacing appears open and even in text, supporting consistent word shapes. The squared construction carries through across capitals, lowercase, and numerals, giving the set a coherent, system-like personality.