Slab Square Rema 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Fenomen Slab' by Signature Type Foundry and 'Defender' by Storm Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, sports branding, sturdy, retro, authoritative, industrial, collegiate, impact, stability, heritage, readability, blocky, bracketed, compact, high-impact, poster-ready.
This typeface is built from heavy, compact letterforms with thick stems and prominent slab serifs. The serifs read as mostly squared and robust, with slight shaping that keeps joins from feeling overly mechanical. Curves are broad and dense, counters are relatively tight, and stroke endings stay flat and emphatic, producing a strong, dark typographic color. Overall spacing and widths vary by letter in a traditional way, giving the set a familiar text rhythm despite the very weighty construction.
Best suited to headlines and short-form display use where its weight and slab structure can project authority. It also fits posters, signage, and packaging that benefit from a sturdy, traditional voice, and it can support collegiate-leaning branding or badges when set with generous tracking and line spacing.
The overall tone is confident and no-nonsense, with a vintage, workmanlike feel. Its bold slabs and dense silhouettes suggest signage, institutional print, and classic display typography where impact and solidity matter more than delicacy.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a classic slab-serif backbone, balancing traditional proportions with blunt, square-ended detailing. It prioritizes impact, stability, and recognizability in display settings.
In the sample text, the strong horizontals and blocky serifs create clear word shapes at large sizes, while the tight counters and heavy joins can make longer passages feel visually dense. Numerals share the same sturdy, square-shouldered construction, helping maintain consistent emphasis in mixed alphanumeric settings.