Slab Unbracketed Alrom 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cholla' by Emigre (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, assertive, sporty, industrial, retro, impact, sturdiness, speed, utility, blocky, square serif, angled terminals, compact, high-ink.
This typeface is a heavy, forward-leaning slab serif with square, unbracketed serifs and a compact, muscular build. Strokes stay mostly even, with broad joins and blunt terminals that create a solid, high-ink silhouette. The letterforms show slightly squared curves and tight apertures, producing a dense rhythm in text, while counters remain clean enough to hold up at display sizes. Overall spacing reads steady and controlled, with a sturdy baseline and crisp serif edges that emphasize structure over delicacy.
Best suited to headlines and short blocks of copy where its dense, high-impact forms can carry personality without sacrificing clarity. It works well for sports and event branding, packaging callouts, signage, and editorial display where a rugged, engineered presence is desired.
The overall tone is forceful and energetic, with a mechanical, workmanlike confidence. Its slanted stance and chunky slabs suggest speed and impact, giving it a sporty, poster-ready attitude with a hint of vintage industrial flavor.
The design appears intended to deliver strong, dependable emphasis with a fast, forward-leaning voice. Its square, unbracketed slabs and compact proportions prioritize impact and a cohesive, industrial rhythm for attention-grabbing typography.
Numbers and capitals appear particularly robust, with consistent slab treatment that keeps the set cohesive across alphanumerics. The shapes favor squared-off geometry over fully round bowls, which adds a utilitarian, sign-like clarity and a slightly compressed, punchy texture in longer lines.