Slab Contrasted Tywe 3 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Kievit Slab' by FontFont, 'Garibaldi' by Harbor Type, 'Epica Pro' and 'Landa' by Sudtipos, and 'Karol' by Type-Ø-Tones (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, playful, retro, rustic, folksy, poster-like, display impact, retro flavor, handmade feel, friendly tone, attention grabbing, chunky, soft-edged, bracketed, bouncy, lively.
A heavy, display-oriented slab serif with generous proportions and a slightly uneven, hand-cut rhythm. Strokes are thick with noticeable (but not extreme) contrast and softly rounded transitions into stout, bracketed slabs. Curves are full and open, counters are broad, and terminals often feel subtly flared or bulbous, giving the alphabet a lively, slightly irregular texture. The overall color is dense and confident, with sturdy horizontals and wide letterforms that hold up strongly at larger sizes.
Best used for headlines, posters, and bold brand moments where the chunky slabs and lively rhythm can be read at a glance. It also suits packaging, labels, and signage that want a handcrafted retro flavor. For longer text, it will be most effective in short passages, pull quotes, or large-size settings where the strong texture has room to breathe.
The font reads warm and approachable, with a vintage, folksy character that suggests handcrafted signage and nostalgic print. Its bouncy shapes and chunky slabs add humor and friendliness, making text feel energetic rather than formal. The tone lands between old-timey and playful, well suited to attention-grabbing messaging.
Likely designed to deliver a bold slab-serif voice with a handcrafted, vintage twist—prioritizing personality, warmth, and impact over neutrality. The softened brackets and slightly irregular rhythm suggest an intention to evoke nostalgic print and friendly signage while keeping letterforms robust and legible at display sizes.
In paragraph samples the face maintains strong word-shape presence, but its expressive, uneven rhythm and heavy weight create a busy texture that favors short bursts over sustained reading. Punctuation and numerals share the same chunky, softened slab treatment, reinforcing a consistent, display-forward voice.