Slab Contrasted Fafi 3 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Akkordeon Slab' by Emtype Foundry, 'Black Engine' and 'Gersang' by Linecreative, 'PODIUM Sharp' by Machalski, and 'Winner' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, logos, western, poster, assertive, heritage, retro, impact, nostalgia, woodtype, blocky, chunky, bracketed, ink-trap, notched.
A heavy, block-constructed slab serif with broad, squared letterforms and compact counters. Serifs read as thick and integrated into the stems, often with subtle bracketing and occasional notched/stepped joins that create a carved, stamped look. Curves are squarish and tightly rounded, terminals are blunt, and interior apertures stay narrow, producing strong color and dense texture in text. Capitals are especially sturdy and uniform, while lowercase maintains the same mass with simplified, sturdy bowls and short extenders.
Best suited to display roles such as posters, headlines, storefront or event signage, and packaging where strong impact is needed. It can also work for logotypes and badges that benefit from a sturdy, vintage voice, especially at medium-to-large sizes.
The overall tone is bold and declarative, evoking vintage signage and old-style printing. Its chunky slabs and chiseled details suggest a rugged, workmanlike character with a distinctly retro, Americana-leaning flavor.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum presence with a classic slab-serif structure, borrowing cues from traditional wood type and sign lettering. Its carved/notched detailing and compact counters seem intended to add character while maintaining a solid, high-impact silhouette.
The design’s small cut-ins and stepped joins help separate dense shapes at display sizes, but the tight counters and heavy weight make it visually dominant in paragraphs. Numerals follow the same squared, slabby construction, reinforcing a consistent, poster-ready rhythm.