Slab Square Hyse 3 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Leophard' by Arterfak Project, 'Player' by Canada Type, 'College Game JNL' by Jeff Levine, and 'Winner' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, sports, packaging, industrial, western, athletic, poster, impact, ruggedness, space saving, signage, blocky, octagonal, stencil-like, compact, high impact.
A compact, heavy display face built from strong vertical stems and squared, slabbed terminals. The outlines are largely rectilinear with crisp 45° chamfers at corners, giving many glyphs an octagonal, sign-cut feel. Counters are tight and geometric, with a tall, compressed silhouette and minimal stroke modulation. The lowercase follows the same rigid construction, and the numerals repeat the squared, clipped-corner logic for a consistent, emphatic rhythm.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short emphatic statements where its dense, blocky forms can deliver maximum impact. It also fits badges, wordmarks, labels, and packaging that benefit from a sturdy, heritage-leaning display look, and it can work well for athletic or workwear-inspired branding.
The overall tone is assertive and utilitarian, with a rugged, old-style poster sensibility. Its blunt geometry reads as tough and functional, evoking workwear branding, athletic lettering, and frontier or saloon-era display typography without resorting to ornament.
The design appears intended to deliver a durable, high-impact slab display voice using squared terminals and consistent chamfered corners for a machined, sign-like finish. Its compact proportions prioritize presence and economy of space while keeping letterforms bold and easily recognized at display sizes.
Spacing and sidebearings feel tuned for display impact, producing dense word shapes that hold together well at larger sizes. The repeated corner chamfers and flat-ended slabs create a cohesive texture across mixed case and figures, especially noticeable in the sample text’s strong, even color.