Slab Weird Abji 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, logotypes, western, circus, typewriter, vintage, quirky, display impact, nostalgia, novelty, poster style, brand character, bracketed, flared, ink-trap, stencil-like, notched.
A decorative slab serif with heavy, squared terminals and pronounced bracketed joins. Strokes show strong thick–thin shifts and frequent carved notches at corners, giving many letters a cut-out or ink-trap-like look. Serifs are blocky yet shaped with scooped interiors, and curves are compact with squared-off shoulders, producing a tight, stamped rhythm. Uppercase forms feel robust and poster-like, while lowercase includes several idiosyncratic constructions (notably in bowls and links) that add intentional irregularity without breaking overall consistency.
Works best in headlines, posters, signage, and packaging where the bold slabs and notched detailing can be appreciated. It is well suited to branding that wants a vintage, Western, or circus-like flavor, and can add character to short pull quotes or labels. For extended body copy, larger sizes and generous spacing help maintain clarity.
The face reads as old-timey and theatrical, with a playful rough-hewn confidence reminiscent of show posters, Western placards, and novelty typewriter impressions. Its notched detailing and chunky slabs create a slightly mischievous, attention-seeking tone rather than a formal literary one.
The design appears intended to reinterpret a slab-serif foundation with unconventional cut-ins and bracketed shapes to create a distinctive, display-forward texture. The goal seems to be instant recognizability and a nostalgic, printed feel, balancing sturdy structure with quirky, carved details.
Counters tend to be small and sometimes pinched, especially in rounded letters, which increases density and gives the text a dark color on the page. Numerals are bold and display-oriented, with simplified geometry and strong baseline presence. In running text the distinctive corner cuts and bracketed slabs become a repeating texture, making the font more suitable for short bursts than long passages at small sizes.