Slab Contrasted Tyde 3 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Tisa' and 'FF Tisa Paneuropean' by FontFont and 'Rooney' by Jan Fromm (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, assertive, collegiate, industrial, retro, rugged, impact, stability, heritage, visibility, authority, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap hints, compact counters, sturdy.
A heavy slab serif with broad proportions and a solid, grounded silhouette. The strokes show noticeable but controlled contrast, with thick stems and chunky slabs that read as slightly bracketed rather than razor-sharp. Terminals are square and emphatic, and many joins exhibit tight interior corners that suggest subtle ink-trap-like shaping. Counters are relatively compact and the overall rhythm is dense, producing strong color in text while maintaining clear letter separation.
Best suited to headlines and short text where impact is the priority, such as posters, labels, packaging, and brand marks that want a sturdy, traditional voice. It can also work for signage or editorial display when you need high contrast in tone and strong typographic presence, though the dense color suggests more comfortable use at larger sizes.
The tone is bold and no-nonsense, leaning into a classic collegiate and workwear sensibility. Its weight and blocky slabs convey authority and durability, while the rounded interior shaping keeps it from feeling overly mechanical. Overall it reads as confident, traditional, and attention-grabbing.
The design appears intended to provide a robust slab serif with a classic, slightly vintage character, optimized for punchy display typography. Its broad stance, emphatic serifs, and compact interior spaces prioritize visual authority and legibility at scale while keeping a cohesive, disciplined rhythm across letters and figures.
Uppercase forms feel especially monumental, with wide, stable rounds and strong horizontals; the lowercase maintains that sturdiness with simple, compact bowls. Numerals match the same heavy construction and square-footed stance, supporting display settings where figures need to carry equal visual weight.