Slab Contrasted Tyfu 3 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Oso Serif' by Adobe, 'FF Zine Serif Display' by FontFont, and 'Askan Slim' by Hoftype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, logos, sports branding, robust, confident, vintage, collegiate, industrial, impact, heritage, readability, branding, signage, blocky, bracketed, chunky, high-impact, sturdy.
A very heavy slab-serif with broad, block-like letterforms and strongly bracketed serifs that read as squared but softly joined into the stems. Curves are generous and smooth, with counters kept open despite the weight, giving the shapes a rounded, slightly bulbous feel in letters like C, G, O, and S. Terminals and joints feel engineered and consistent, and the overall texture is dense and steady, with enough contrast to sharpen edges without making the face feel delicate. Numerals are similarly weighty and upright, designed for punch and clarity at display sizes.
Best suited to display settings where impact and presence matter: headlines, posters, editorial openers, branding marks, and packaging. It can also work for short bursts of text (pull quotes, labels, signage) where a strong typographic voice is desired.
The font conveys a bold, no-nonsense tone with a nostalgic, workmanlike flavor—part poster headline, part traditional print. Its slab structure and compact, confident shapes suggest reliability and authority, while the rounded curves keep it friendly rather than severe.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum emphasis with a classic slab-serif skeleton—prioritizing bold readability, stable proportions, and a traditional print sensibility. Its softened brackets and ample curves aim to balance authority with approachability.
Lowercase forms are compact and sturdy with pronounced slabs on ascenders and strong, simplified joins, supporting a cohesive, uniform rhythm in words. The face holds up well in tight, high-ink scenarios, producing a solid, poster-like color on the page.