Slab Square Tamuw 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bandera' by AndrijType; 'FS Silas Slab' by Fontsmith; 'Cargan', 'Equip Slab', and 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype; 'Prelo Slab Pro' by Monotype; 'Kheops' by Tipo Pèpel; and 'Kondolarge' by TypeK (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logos, sporty, retro, assertive, rugged, headline, impact, athletic tone, vintage display, strong branding, high visibility, slab serif, blocky, bracketless, ink-trap feel, compact counters.
A heavy, right-slanted slab serif with broad proportions and dense, dark color. Serifs are thick and mostly square-ended, with minimal bracketing, creating a sturdy, block-built silhouette. Strokes stay largely uniform, and the joins show small notches and wedge-like cut-ins that add a slightly carved, ink-trap-like texture. Counters are compact and apertures are tight, giving the face strong impact and a crisp, punchy rhythm in both uppercase and lowercase.
This font is well suited to big, attention-grabbing headlines, sports and team identities, badges, and other branding where strong presence matters. It can also work for short bursts of display text on posters or packaging, especially when a vintage, athletic look is desired.
The overall tone is bold and energetic, with a distinctly retro, athletic flavor. Its chunky slabs and forward slant read as confident and action-oriented, leaning toward classic signage and sports branding rather than quiet editorial typography.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through weight, width, and square-cut slabs, while the italic slant adds momentum. The subtle carved notches and tight counters help preserve definition at display sizes and reinforce a rugged, engineered character.
Uppercase forms feel especially monumental and poster-ready, while the lowercase maintains the same muscular build and slanted stance for consistent texture in text. Figures are equally robust, with simple, punchy shapes that match the heavy typographic color.