Slab Square Havi 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Geogrotesque Slab' by Emtype Foundry, 'Cargan' and 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype, 'DIN Next Slab' by Monotype, and 'Justus Pro' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, bold, assertive, industrial, collegiate, retro, impact, readability, ruggedness, heritage, blocky, bracketed, sturdy, punchy, high-impact.
A heavy, block-forward slab serif with broad, square-shouldered letterforms and prominent rectangular serifs. Strokes are largely uniform with minimal modulation, creating a dense, even color in text. Counters are relatively open for the weight, while joins and corners read crisp and engineered; curves (C, O, S) are rounded but kept tight and compact. The lowercase is sturdy and wide-set, with chunky terminals and a single-storey g, and the numerals match the same solid, squared rhythm.
Best suited to headlines and short blocks of text where weight and presence are desirable—posters, packaging, labels, signage, and bold editorial typography. It can also work for brand marks or section headers where a sturdy, traditional slab voice is needed.
The overall tone is confident and workmanlike, with a classic American display feel that can read collegiate, editorial, or poster-driven. Its strong slabs and compact curves give it a no-nonsense, headline-first personality that feels both vintage and pragmatic.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with sturdy slab serifs and a compact, readable skeleton—balancing classic display cues with a utilitarian, print-forward texture.
In paragraphs it produces a strong, dark texture with pronounced word shapes and firm horizontals. The slab treatment is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, helping mixed-case settings feel cohesive and emphatic even at smaller headline sizes.