Slab Contrasted Elfe 3 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, branding, apparel, western, poster, industrial, collegiate, impact, heritage, display, beveled, notched, blocky, angular, faceted.
A heavy, block-driven slab serif with broad proportions and compact counters. Strokes are largely rectilinear with angled chamfers and small triangular notches that create a beveled, cut-in silhouette across many letters and numerals. Serifs read as sturdy slabs integrated into the mass of the forms, with flattened terminals and a slightly stepped, stencil-like feel despite continuous outlines. Rhythm is emphatic and dense, prioritizing silhouette over interior space, which keeps word shapes bold and uniform at display sizes.
Best suited for posters, headlines, labels, and bold branding where the notched slab forms can be appreciated at larger sizes. It also works well for signage and apparel graphics that benefit from a sturdy, vintage-leaning look, while longer passages may feel visually dense due to the compact counters.
The overall tone feels rugged and assertive, with a vintage, frontier-inspired energy. Its faceted corners and notched detailing suggest stamped signage, workwear branding, or athletic/heritage lettering, giving text a confident, no-nonsense voice.
The letterforms appear designed to deliver maximum impact with a distinctive carved or punched detailing, combining slab-serif solidity with angular beveling to create a memorable display voice. The consistent faceting and integrated serifs suggest an intention to evoke heritage signage and bold headline typography rather than quiet text setting.
The design relies on consistent chamfer angles and recurring cut-ins to maintain cohesion across uppercase, lowercase, and figures. The heavy weight and tight internal spaces make it most at home in short strings, where the distinctive edge treatment reads clearly without crowding.