Slab Square Egpa 3 is a very bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Egyptian' by AVP, 'Hefring Slab' by Inhouse Type, 'Rude Slab ExtraCondensed' by Monotype, 'Oxford Press' by Set Sail Studios, 'Fenomen Slab' by Signature Type Foundry, 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether, 'Hockeynight Serif' by XTOPH, and 'Winner' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, logotypes, western, industrial, vintage, sturdy, playful, high impact, vintage flavor, signage look, compact set, blocky, compact, square serif, bracketless, ink-trap feel.
A compact, heavy display slab with squared-off serifs and flat terminals that give the letters a carved, stamped look. Strokes are thick and even, with small interior notches and tight apertures that create a rhythmic, chunky texture across words. Curves are broadly rounded but constrained by the blocky construction, and joins often show subtle cut-ins that read like ink-traps or punch-cut detailing. The overall spacing and proportions feel dense and poster-ready, with strong, rectangular counters in letters like O, D, and P and a robust, workmanlike silhouette throughout.
Well-suited for posters, headlines, and signage where a dense, high-impact texture is desirable. It can also work for packaging and branding that aims for a vintage or Western-leaning voice, especially in short phrases, badges, and logotypes.
The font projects a bold, no-nonsense personality with clear references to Western posters, old-time signage, and utilitarian printing. Its chunky slabs and squared endings add a confident, rugged tone, while the slightly quirky notches and compact shapes keep it energetic and approachable rather than formal.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a compact footprint, combining slab-serif sturdiness with a stamped, display-oriented rhythm. Its detailing suggests an effort to evoke historical signage and letterpress-era heft while staying clean and consistent for modern use.
In longer lines, the heavy texture creates a strong black presence and emphasizes word shapes over fine detail. The numerals match the same blocky, sign-painter attitude, and the overall design holds together best when given room to breathe at display sizes.