Slab Square Dymaf 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, logos, retro, chunky, friendly, playful, rustic, nostalgic display, bold impact, tactile print, blunt, blocky, softened, sturdy, rounded corners.
A heavy, display-oriented slab serif with broad proportions and a compact, punchy rhythm. Strokes are thick and largely uniform, with squared slab serifs and flat terminals that are softened by subtle rounding and ink-trap-like notches in places. Counters are relatively small, giving letters a solid, weighty silhouette, while curves (C, O, S) stay generous and stable. The texture is intentionally irregular and slightly bouncy, suggesting hand-inked or stamped printing rather than strict geometric precision.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and branding where a bold, vintage voice is desired. It works well on packaging and signage, especially at medium to large sizes where the chunky slabs and tight counters become a distinctive texture. For longer passages, it’s most effective in short bursts such as pull quotes, labels, or menu headings.
The overall tone feels warm and approachable, with a vintage, poster-like character. Its chunky forms and softened corners read as playful and folksy, evoking old packaging, signage, and headline typography with a tactile, slightly rough-hewn charm.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, nostalgic slab-serif presence with a hand-made, print-inspired feel. Its softened square terminals and compact counters emphasize visibility and personality, aiming for friendly impact in display settings rather than neutral text performance.
Uppercase letters carry strong presence with prominent slabs, while lowercase maintains clear, sturdy forms suited to short lines of text. Numerals are equally bold and rounded, matching the letterforms’ blunt, friendly construction. The design favors impact over delicacy, creating a dense, confident color on the page.