Slab Square Hani 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Breve Slab Text' by Monotype, 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether, and 'Paul Slab Soft' by artill (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logotypes, sturdy, industrial, confident, vintage, friendly, impact, durability, legibility, retro branding, blocky, chunky, bracketed, ink-trap-like, soft corners.
A heavy slab serif with broad proportions and compact internal counters. The strokes maintain a largely even thickness, while the slab serifs read as substantial and slightly bracketed, giving joins a cushioned, carved feel rather than razor-sharp geometry. Curves are full and rounded (notably in C, O, S), while diagonals and arms terminate in blunt, squared ends; several junctions show small cut-ins/ink-trap-like notches that help keep apertures open at this weight. Overall spacing appears generous for the width, producing a strong, steady rhythm in words.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short brand statements where a strong, solid voice is needed. It also fits packaging, signage, and logo work that benefits from a bold, vintage-industrial presence and clear letterforms at large sizes.
The tone is confident and workmanlike, with a touch of retro Americana. Its bold slabs and roomy shapes feel dependable and attention-getting, while the rounded curves keep it approachable rather than severe.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with durable, slab-serif authority while preserving legibility through open apertures and reinforced joins. Its broad stance and softened details suggest a display face meant to feel both robust and approachable in branding and editorial applications.
The lowercase shows a single-storey a and g with stout, simplified forms, reinforcing the chunky, display-first character. Numerals are similarly weighty and stable, with clear silhouettes designed to hold up in large settings.