Slab Contrasted Seta 3 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Oso Serif' by Adobe, 'Acreva' by Andfonts, 'Intermedial Slab' by Blaze Type, 'FF Zine Serif Display' by FontFont, 'Askan Slim' by Hoftype, and 'Directa Serif' by Outras Fontes (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, editorial, sturdy, industrial, retro, friendly, confident, impact, stability, heritage, legibility, bold branding, bracketed, chunky, low stress, rounded joins, compact.
A heavy slab-serif design with thick, blocky letterforms and pronounced, mostly bracketed serifs. Strokes show a clear but not delicate contrast, with broad verticals and slightly lighter joins and curves, giving the shapes a sculpted, ink-trap-free solidity. Counters are relatively compact and the curves are generously rounded, which keeps the texture dense but readable at display sizes. The lowercase features single-storey a and g, a sturdy, straight-backed r, and robust terminals that maintain a consistent, weighty rhythm across text.
Best suited to headlines, posters, packaging, and branding where a strong, grounded voice is needed. It also works well for editorial display and subheads, and for signage that benefits from chunky forms and clear slab structure, particularly at medium to large sizes.
The overall tone is bold and assertive with a warm, workmanlike charm. It suggests classic print and signage traditions—practical, dependable, and slightly nostalgic—while remaining approachable rather than austere.
This font appears designed to deliver maximum impact and stability through oversized slabs and compact counters, pairing a traditional serif framework with a robust, modernized weight. The intention seems to be a versatile display serif that reads as trustworthy and energetic in promotional and titling contexts.
The numerals are wide and emphatic, with strong horizontals and slab terminals that visually match the caps. In running text, the font creates a dark, steady color and a prominent baseline, making it especially attention-grabbing in headlines and short blocks.