Slab Weird Rase 3 is a very bold, very wide, high contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, album art, retro, quirky, editorial, display, playful, standout display, retro twist, expressive slabs, graphic impact, bulbous, bracketed, curvy, ink-trap feel, soft corners.
This typeface combines chunky slab-like feet with high-contrast, rounded bowls and sharply tapered joins. Many letters sit on pronounced, rectangular bases while curves balloon outward, creating a distinctive top-heavy and bottom-anchored rhythm. Serifs read more like heavy platforms than delicate terminals, and several strokes show abrupt transitions that feel almost cut or notched, giving an idiosyncratic, constructed look. The lowercase has a generous x-height and simple, open counters, with single-storey forms that keep the texture bold and continuous in text.
Best suited to short, prominent settings where its unusual slab construction and high-contrast curves can be appreciated—headlines, logos, event posters, packaging, and cultural/editorial graphics. It can also work for large pull quotes or numerals where a strong baseline rhythm and playful character are desired.
The overall tone is mischievous and offbeat—part vintage headline, part experimental poster type. Its exaggerated bases and buoyant curves create a humorous, attention-seeking voice that feels energetic rather than formal.
The design appears intended to reinterpret slab-serif conventions with exaggerated platform serifs and inflated curves, prioritizing personality and visual impact over neutrality. It aims to create a memorable, unconventional texture that stands out in display typography.
In running text the repeated slab bases form a strong baseline pattern, while the high-contrast curved strokes add sparkle and uneven color. Numerals follow the same idea with oversized curves and sturdy terminals, making them feel poster-ready and graphic.