Slab Contrasted Nawa 3 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
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A heavy, display-oriented slab serif with wide proportions and a tall lowercase that keeps counters open despite the dense weight. Strokes are broadly uniform with subtle contrast, and many joins feature distinctive scooped or notched cut-ins that create an ink-trap-like texture across the alphabet. Serifs are blocky and integrated, with softened corners and rounded bowls that give the forms a molded, almost stencil-adjacent rhythm. Curves are generously circular, horizontals feel sturdy, and overall spacing reads compact and deliberate, producing a strong, graphic silhouette in both caps and lowercase.
This face is well suited to posters, headlines, and branding where a strong silhouette and a retro-graphic voice are desirable. It can work effectively for packaging and signage, especially when set with generous line spacing and limited copy to preserve clarity.
The font projects a retro, playful confidence—bold without feeling aggressive. Its soft rounding and repeated notches add a whimsical, engineered character reminiscent of mid-century signage and poster lettering, giving text a lively, attention-grabbing cadence.
The design appears intended as a characterful, high-impact slab serif that blends sturdy, industrial block forms with softened, friendly curves. The recurring notched detailing suggests an aim to add texture and personality while helping counters and joins stay visually distinct under heavy weight.
The distinctive interior cut-ins repeat across many letters and numerals, creating a consistent signature that becomes more noticeable at larger sizes. In paragraph-like samples, the weight and compact spacing produce a dark, highly graphic text color, making it best read as display rather than continuous body copy.