Slab Square Hipu 3 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Nayanika Slab' by ArimaType, 'Irpin Type' by Aronetiv, 'Artegra Slab' by Artegra, 'Peckham' by Los Andes, and 'Sharp Slab' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, sturdy, confident, retro, friendly, editorial, impact, clarity, nostalgia, sturdiness, approachability, blocky, bracketed, rounded, compact, high-impact.
This typeface is a heavy, slab-serif design with broad proportions and a compact, sturdy build. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, and the serifs read as squared slabs with subtle rounding and light bracketing into the stems. Counters are relatively open for the weight, with rounded bowls and a generally geometric, no-nonsense construction. The rhythm is steady and strongly horizontal, and the lowercase shows single-storey forms (notably the a and g) that reinforce a simplified, robust texture in text.
Best suited to short-to-medium setting where strong presence is needed—headlines, posters, storefront-style signage, and packaging. It can also work for bold editorial callouts or section headers where a sturdy slab-serif texture is desired, especially at larger sizes.
The overall tone is solid and assured, with a slightly nostalgic, print-forward character. Its chunky slabs and rounded shapes feel approachable rather than sharp, projecting a dependable, workmanlike voice that still carries a bit of classic display swagger.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact and clarity through thick, even strokes and assertive slab serifs, while keeping forms friendly via rounded joins and open counters. It prioritizes a confident, print-oriented texture that reads as both traditional and bold in contemporary layouts.
In running text, the dense color and wide set produce a strong, poster-like presence with clear word shapes. Numerals are similarly weighty and straightforward, matching the letterforms for consistent emphasis across headlines and labels.