Slab Square Topi 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bluteau Slab' by DSType, 'FF Kievit Slab' by FontFont, 'PF Bague Slab Pro' by Parachute, 'Kheops' by Tipo Pèpel, and 'Rogliano' by TipoType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: sports branding, headlines, posters, packaging, logos, sporty, retro, confident, punchy, playful, impact, motion, display, boldness, nostalgia, blocky, slab-serif, bracketed, rounded, compact.
A heavy, right-leaning slab-serif with broad proportions and a compact, tightly packed silhouette. Strokes are thick and even, with slab-like feet and blunt terminals that read as square-cut but softened by rounded corners and subtle bracketing. Curves are full and bulbous (notably in bowls and counters), giving the face a friendly mass, while joins and shoulders stay sturdy and closed. The italics are built into the design rather than simply slanted, producing a forward rhythm and strong word shapes in display sizes.
Best suited to sports branding, headline systems, posters, and packaging where strong impact and a lively forward slant are desirable. It can also work for short logo wordmarks and large-scale signage, especially when you want a vintage, collegiate-adjacent voice without delicate contrast.
The overall tone is energetic and assertive, with a distinct retro and athletic flavor. Its chunky slabs and forward lean suggest motion and emphasis, balancing toughness with approachable, slightly playful curves.
This font appears designed to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif backbone and an italicized sense of speed. The combination of blunt slabs, rounded massing, and compact spacing suggests an intention to create bold, memorable display typography that reads quickly and feels energetic.
The design favors bold, poster-like color and clear silhouette over fine detail, with counters that stay open enough to hold up in large headings. Numerals share the same weight and slanted stance, reinforcing a consistent, billboard-ready texture across mixed text.