Slab Contrasted Elhi 3 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, signage, logotypes, western, playful, retro, sturdy, loud, display impact, retro flavor, signage tone, brand presence, bracketed, blocky, ink-trap feel, rounded joins, compact counters.
A heavy, block-built slab with broad proportions, strong vertical stress, and compact internal counters. Serifs are square and prominent with a slightly bracketed, cut-in feel that creates small notches where slabs meet stems, giving an ink-trap-like ruggedness at joins. Curves are full and rounded (notably in O, C, S, and numerals), while terminals stay blunt and geometric, producing a tight, forceful rhythm. Overall spacing and shapes favor display impact over delicacy, with a consistent, sturdy texture across capitals, lowercase, and figures.
Best suited to posters, headlines, branding marks, packaging, and signage where maximum presence and a retro-slabbish voice are desired. It performs especially well in short phrases and large sizes, where the carved joins and bold slabs become a defining detail and the dense texture reads as intentional impact.
The font reads as bold, confident, and intentionally old-school, evoking poster lettering and Americana signage. Its chunky slabs and carved-looking joins add a touch of whimsy and theatricality, making the tone friendly but assertive. The result feels nostalgic and attention-grabbing rather than refined or minimalist.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display slab that blends classic poster slab cues with slightly sculpted, notched join details to keep the heavy forms lively. It prioritizes memorability and a strong silhouette for branding and editorial display work.
The lowercase maintains a substantial, compact build with short extenders relative to the heavy stroke mass, helping lines set densely in display sizes. Numerals are similarly weighty and rounded, matching the letterforms’ blunt terminals and slab emphasis for a cohesive headline palette.