Slab Square Ahhy 3 is a light, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: ui labels, technical docs, packaging, headlines, signage, technical, retro, utilitarian, architectural, systematic, clarity, technical voice, structured rhythm, retro utility, squared, boxy, modular, slab serif, flat terminals.
A crisp slab-serif design with largely monoline strokes and prominent, flat-ended serifs that read as squared blocks. Curves are restrained and often resolve into softened rectangles, giving bowls and counters a mildly boxy geometry (notably in C/O/Q and the lowercase rounds). Proportions feel measured and steady, with clear, open apertures and a consistent stroke rhythm that keeps forms legible in text. The overall construction suggests a modular, engineered approach where horizontals and verticals dominate and diagonals are clean and straightforward.
It works well for interface labeling, schematics, manuals, and other information-forward settings where crisp edges and stable letterforms help readability. The distinctive squared rounds and slab serifs also make it suitable for short headlines, product packaging, and signage that benefits from a technical or industrial voice.
The tone is practical and slightly retro, evoking technical lettering and instrument-panel clarity. Its squared details and firm serifs project a no-nonsense, engineered character with a hint of mid-century industrial flavor.
The design appears intended to blend slab-serif sturdiness with a squared, modular construction, prioritizing clarity and a technical feel. Its controlled geometry and consistent stroke treatment suggest a goal of dependable, structured typography for contemporary and retro-technical contexts.
The lowercase introduces distinctive squared shaping in letters like a, e, and q, which adds personality while maintaining a disciplined texture in paragraphs. Numerals follow the same flat-terminal logic and appear designed for clarity rather than ornament.