Slab Contrasted Valu 3 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Finalia DT Condensed' by DTP Types, 'OL Contact Classic' by Dennis Ortiz-Lopez, 'Neo Contact' by Linotype, 'Colonel Serial' by SoftMaker, 'TS Colonel' by TypeShop Collection, and 'Neo Contact' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, industrial, confident, vintage, posterlike, robust, impact, space saving, authority, heritage feel, branding, blocky, compact, bracketed, vertical stress, high impact.
A compact, heavy serif design with pronounced slab-like terminals and a tightly controlled horizontal footprint. Strokes are thick with visible contrast between main stems and connecting strokes, and the serifs read as sturdy, mostly squared forms with subtle bracketing that softens the joins. Counters are relatively small and the overall rhythm is dense, producing strong vertical emphasis; curves (notably in C, G, S, and numerals) remain firm and slightly squared-off rather than delicate. The lowercase keeps a conventional structure with a moderate x-height and sturdy shoulders, supporting consistent texture in text while still feeling display-forward.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and signage where a dense, forceful texture is desirable. It can also work well for packaging or logo wordmarks that benefit from an industrial or heritage-leaning slab-serif voice, especially at medium to large sizes.
The font conveys an assertive, workmanlike tone with a classic, slightly nostalgic flavor. Its weight and compactness create a confident, no-nonsense voice that feels at home in settings that want impact and authority rather than subtlety.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in a condensed space, combining a solid slab-serif foundation with enough contrast and shaping to keep large text lively and recognizable. It prioritizes bold presence and strong wordmark performance over airy readability.
In the sample text, word shapes stay very dark and cohesive, with distinctive slab terminals helping letters separate even at large sizes. Numerals carry the same robust, poster-oriented presence, with strong curves and sturdy endings that match the capitals.