Slab Contrasted Ohbo 3 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Munchies' by W Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, branding, western, circus, retro, rugged, playful, display impact, vintage signage, distinctive texture, brand character, bracketed, blocky, ink-trap, compact, rounded.
A heavy slab-serif with blocky construction, rounded outside curves, and compact counters. Serifs read as stout, bracketed slabs with distinctive inward notches and cut-ins that give many joins a chiseled, ink-trap-like feel. Curves are broad and smooth (notably in C, O, and S), while terminals and joins stay squared and sturdy, producing a confident, poster-forward rhythm. The lowercase is robust and slightly condensed in feel, with single-storey forms and strong vertical stress that keeps the texture dense and even in paragraphs.
Best suited to display typography such as posters, headlines, labels, and storefront-style signage where its heavy slabs and notched detailing can be appreciated. It can work for short, emphatic text in branding and packaging, especially when a vintage or Western flavor is desired.
The tone is bold, nostalgic, and showy, evoking vintage signage and theatrical display work. The carved details and chunky slabs add a friendly roughness that feels at home in Americana, carnival, and heritage-themed contexts without becoming overly decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in large sizes with a distinctive slab-serif silhouette and carved-in detailing that differentiates it from neutral slabs. Its consistent weight and sturdy proportions suggest a focus on bold, characterful display settings rather than quiet text composition.
The notched serif detailing is a defining motif across both cases, adding visual sparkle at larger sizes but creating a darker, more patterned texture in long lines. Numerals match the heavyweight, sign-painterly personality, with generous curves and sturdy verticals that keep them punchy in headlines.