Slab Contrasted Nage 3 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Munchies' by W Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, bold, dramatic, retro, playful, display impact, brand voice, retro reinterpretation, high-contrast drama, ball terminals, ink traps, cut-in joints, soft corners, scalloped counters.
A high-contrast slab-serif with heavy, blocky terminals and distinctly sculpted joins. Strokes alternate between thick verticals and noticeably thinned curves, with frequent cut-ins that create white notches where bowls meet stems. Several characters feature rounded, ball-like terminals and softened interior counters, giving the shapes a carved, dimensional feel. The x-height reads tall, while caps are wide and sturdy, producing a dense texture that remains legible at display sizes.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and brand statements where strong personality is an asset. It can work for short editorial callouts, titles, packaging, and logo wordmarks, especially when set with generous spacing and used at medium-to-large sizes to let the internal cut-ins and terminals read clearly.
The font conveys a confident, punchy presence with a slightly mischievous, retro flavor. Its dramatic contrast and quirky cut-in details add a sense of motion and personality, making lines of text feel lively and attention-seeking rather than neutral.
The design appears intended to merge sturdy slab-serif structure with eye-catching contrast and ornamental join shaping. It prioritizes memorability and display impact, offering a classic serif silhouette enlivened by contemporary, sculptural detailing.
In text, the rhythm is highly distinctive: counters often appear horizontally “sliced” by the thinned middle strokes, and the slab endings act like visual anchors. The overall color is dark and compact, with characterful details that become more pronounced as size increases.