Slab Square Ahfi 3 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bourgeois Slab' by Barnbrook Fonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: editorial, signage, packaging, ui labels, technical docs, technical, utilitarian, modernist, architectural, institutional, clarity, systematic tone, modern slab character, functional identity, square-serif, flat terminals, monoline feel, open counters, rectilinear curves.
This typeface presents a crisp, rectilinear slab-serif structure with flat, square-ended terminals and a largely even stroke impression. Curves are built with rounded rectangles rather than soft ovals, giving letters like O, C, and G a squared-off, engineered feel. Serifs are sturdy and planar, with minimal bracketing, and the overall drawing favors clean right angles, straight stems, and consistent detailing. Spacing reads orderly and measured, and the numerals follow the same squared-round logic with clear, uncluttered forms.
Well-suited to editorial settings that want a contemporary slab flavor without heavy contrast, and to signage or labeling where firm terminals and open forms help maintain clarity. It can also work effectively in packaging and interface text at larger UI sizes where its squared-round character becomes part of the visual identity.
The tone is pragmatic and disciplined, leaning toward a contemporary, technical voice rather than a decorative or calligraphic one. Its squared curves and firm slabs evoke signage, systems, and industrial or architectural contexts, projecting clarity and control.
The design appears intended to merge classic slab-serif dependability with a more geometric, squared construction, yielding a steady reading texture and a distinctive engineered silhouette. It emphasizes clarity, consistency, and a modern systems-oriented aesthetic.
Distinctive squared bowls and counters create a recognizable texture in text, especially where rounded letters appear. The lowercase keeps a straightforward, workmanlike construction, and the overall rhythm stays calm and systematic, with emphasis on legibility and geometric consistency.