Slab Contrasted Iski 3 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether and 'Mislab Std' by Typofonderie (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, western, circus, vintage, playful, assertive, display impact, nostalgia, signage clarity, brand character, bracketed, flared, ink-trap-like, rounded, bouncy.
A heavy slab-serif with compact proportions and pronounced, bracketed serifs that often flare into small wedge-like feet and caps. Strokes are robust with subtle modulation and slightly softened corners, giving the shapes an inked, poster-print feel. Curves (notably in C, G, O, S) are broad and rounded, while verticals remain dominant, creating a strong, steady rhythm. The lowercase shows lively, irregular details—such as the single-storey a and g, a narrow, tall t, and a hooked f—adding texture without breaking overall consistency.
Best suited for headlines and short display settings where its strong slabs and animated forms can carry personality—posters, event graphics, product packaging, and signage. It can also work for logo wordmarks or label-style branding where a vintage or western flavor is desired.
The tone reads bold and showman-like, evoking old posters, carnival signage, and frontier-era display type. Its slightly bouncy silhouette and chunky serifs make it feel friendly but commanding, with a nostalgic, handcrafted edge rather than a strictly modern, neutral voice.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact and character in display sizes, combining a traditional slab-serif backbone with theatrical, poster-inspired detailing. Its lively lowercase and flared serifs suggest a focus on expressiveness and recognizability over quiet, text-centric neutrality.
Figures are weighty and high-impact, with simple, sturdy constructions suited to large-scale use. The overall spacing and letterfit in the sample text suggests a dense, headline-forward color that can feel energetic in longer lines, especially with the font’s distinctive serif shapes.