Slab Square Hyfi 3 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A heavy, compact slab-serif design with blocky proportions and strong vertical rhythm. Strokes are broadly even with a modest contrast, and most joins and terminals resolve into squared, chiseled shapes that feel cut rather than drawn. Serifs are wide and sturdy with flat ends, and many curves (notably in round letters and numerals) are faceted into angular counters, creating a distinctive octagonal/diamond-like interior. The uppercase is tall and commanding, while the lowercase keeps a relatively straightforward structure with thick stems and compact bowls, preserving legibility in short lines despite the dense color.
Best suited for display use where strong presence is needed—headlines, posters, signage, and branding marks. It can work in short text blocks or punchy pull quotes, but its dense weight and busy angular detailing are most effective at larger sizes and with generous line spacing.
The overall tone is emphatic and rough-hewn, evoking letterpress posters, frontier signage, and workwear branding. Its angular counters and blunt slabs give it a tough, no-nonsense personality that reads as retro and slightly industrial.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum visual authority in compact widths while referencing traditional slab-serif display lettering. Its carved, polygonal counters and flat-ended slabs suggest an intention to feel handcrafted and historic without becoming ornate.
Spacing and silhouettes are optimized for impact: narrow widths and large serifs produce a tight, dark texture in text, with strong word shapes in all-caps settings. Numerals match the same faceted geometry, keeping the set visually consistent in headlines and badges.