Slab Contrasted Ohde 3 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, signage, western, vintage, playful, bold, attention-grab, retro charm, decorative slab, poster impact, bracketed, chunky, ink-trap, rounded.
A heavy, chunky slab serif with compact proportions and strongly bracketed, block-like terminals. Strokes are broadly uniform with just enough contrast to keep counters open, while corners frequently soften into rounded joins that give the forms a molded, friendly weight. Several glyphs show deliberate cut-ins and notched joins (notably in letters like E, F, K, and x), creating a distinctive stencil-like rhythm without breaking legibility. The overall texture is dense and emphatic, with wide internal counters in round letters and sturdy, flat slabs that hold up well at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines and short-form display typography where the heavy slabs and notched details can read clearly—posters, signage, labels, and bold brand marks. It can work in larger text blocks for punchy, retro-styled messaging, but the dense weight and decorative cut-ins are most effective when given breathing room.
The font projects a spirited, old-time display energy—part western poster, part vintage advertising, with a wink of novelty. Its bold slabs and decorative notches add a handcrafted, theatrical character that feels confident and attention-seeking rather than formal or editorial.
Designed to deliver maximum impact with a recognizable, vintage-leaning slab serif voice. The combination of chunky bracketing and repeated notch details suggests an intention to evoke poster-era charm while staying clear and readable in bold display settings.
The design’s signature comes from its repeated notch/cut motifs and robust bracketing, which create a lively pattern across words and help distinguish similar shapes. Numerals share the same stout build and rounded interior spaces, keeping mixed text visually cohesive.