Slab Square Pyru 3 is a very bold, narrow, monoline, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Collegeblock 2' by Sharkshock (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, industrial, poster, vintage, assertive, rugged, impact, compactness, sturdiness, blocky, condensed, square serif, high contrast, ink-trap feel.
A compact, strongly constructed slab serif with tightly spaced proportions and a tall lowercase presence. Strokes read as heavy and largely even, with squared-off terminals and prominent, rectangular serifs that create a sturdy, stacked silhouette. Curves are slightly pinched at joins and apertures, giving counters a tight, chiseled feel, while the overall rhythm stays consistent and vertical. Numerals and capitals share the same dense, poster-like color, with crisp edges and minimal rounding.
Best suited to short, high-impact typography such as headlines, posters, packaging fronts, and storefront or wayfinding-style signage. It can also work for bold wordmarks or badge-style logos where a compact, sturdy slab serif presence is desired, while extended body text may require generous spacing to maintain clarity.
The font projects an emphatic, workmanlike tone—confident, no-nonsense, and a bit vintage. Its dense shapes and squared serifs evoke old printing, signage, and utilitarian labeling, making it feel tough and attention-forward rather than delicate or understated.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a condensed footprint, combining strong slab serifs with tightly controlled counters to create a bold, printable texture. Its forms emphasize solidity and legibility at display sizes, aiming for an industrial, vintage-leaning voice that stands out quickly.
The lowercase shows strong vertical stress and compact bowls, while details like the angled leg on K/k and the firm crossbars add to the engineered feel. The overall darkness and tight internal spaces suggest it will appear most comfortable when given breathing room in tracking and line spacing, especially in longer settings.