Slab Square Kaba 3 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FTY JACKPORT' by The Fontry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logotypes, signage, packaging, western, poster, vintage, circus, playful, attention, nostalgia, impact, character, blocky, chunky, bracketed, compressed, stamped.
A heavy, compact slab serif with chunky, squarish proportions and strongly squared terminals. Strokes remain largely even, with minimal modulation, and the serifs read as bold, block-like feet and caps rather than delicate finishing strokes. Curves are tightened and slightly flattened, giving bowls and shoulders a rectangular, pressed look. Counters are small and sturdy, and the overall rhythm is dense and emphatic, favoring verticality and compact word shapes.
Best suited to short, high-impact text such as headlines, display lines, titles, and branding marks where strong texture and presence are desired. It can also work well for packaging and signage that leans into retro or Western-themed aesthetics, while extended paragraphs may feel dense due to its compact counters and heavy color.
The tone is bold and theatrical, evoking old-time poster printing and frontier or circus-era signage. Its assertive slabs and compressed silhouettes create a confident, attention-grabbing voice that feels nostalgic and a bit mischievous.
The design appears intended as a bold display slab that prioritizes immediacy and character over neutrality, channeling vintage wood-type and letterpress-inspired forms. Its squared terminals and compact construction aim to deliver a strong, printable silhouette for attention-driven typography.
Uppercase forms feel especially monolithic, while lowercase maintains the same stout construction with simplified joins and sturdy apertures. Numerals match the heavy, poster-like color, reading best when given room and set at larger sizes.