Slab Square Ablur 3 is a regular weight, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, labels, packaging, signage, industrial, typewriter, utilitarian, technical, retro, compact impact, industrial clarity, mechanical tone, square serif, beveled corners, crisp, condensed, sturdy.
A condensed slab-serif with rigid, squared construction and a consistent, mechanical rhythm. Strokes are mostly uniform with modest contrast, and terminals end in flat, blocky slabs that read as sturdy and functional. Curves are minimized and often rendered as chamfered or octagonal turns (notably in C, G, O, Q, and the numerals), giving counters a squarish feel. The lowercase is compact with a straightforward, workmanlike structure, while capitals are tall and narrow with strong vertical emphasis.
Best suited to headlines and short blocks of text where a compact, industrial voice is desired—such as posters, labels, packaging, and wayfinding-style signage. It can also work for UI headings or editorial sidebars when a mechanical, typewriter-adjacent tone is appropriate.
The overall tone is pragmatic and engineered, evoking utilitarian signage, stamped lettering, and typewriter-era economy. Its angular curves and squared serifs add an industrial, no-nonsense character that feels retro without becoming decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong, space-efficient slab-serif with squared geometry and clear, durable letterforms, prioritizing a functional rhythm and an engineered look over softness or calligraphic nuance.
Round glyphs maintain a faceted silhouette rather than smooth bowls, which reinforces the technical aesthetic at display sizes. Spacing and sidebearings appear disciplined and compact, supporting dense setting while keeping letterforms distinct.