Slab Contrasted Tidi 3 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Abril Titling' by TypeTogether and 'Clarendon' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, packaging, logotypes, signage, western, vintage, sturdy, playful, poster-ready, impact, heritage tone, brand presence, display clarity, texture, bracketed serifs, soft corners, ink-trap feel, compact counters, chunky terminals.
A very heavy slab serif with broad, blocky serifs and gently bracketed joins that soften the otherwise square construction. Strokes show modest modulation, with thick verticals and slightly lighter connections that keep dense text from turning into a solid mass. Curves are full and rounded, counters are relatively compact, and several joins and notches create an ink-trap-like bite that adds texture at display sizes. Overall spacing reads even and robust, with sturdy shoulders and a consistent, weighty rhythm across upper- and lowercase.
Best suited to display settings where its heavy slabs and textured joins can read clearly—posters, headlines, labels, and storefront-style signage. It can also work for short bursts of bold editorial emphasis or branding wordmarks where a rugged, vintage tone is desired.
The face conveys a bold, no-nonsense presence with a friendly, old-fashioned flavor. Its chunky slabs and rounded detailing suggest heritage printing, workwear branding, and a subtle Western or carnival-poster energy without becoming decorative.
Designed to deliver high-impact, confident typography with classic slab-serif authority, while adding warmth through rounded transitions and subtle cut-ins that create a printed, tactile feel. The intent appears to balance strong structure with approachable character for attention-grabbing display use.
Lowercase forms lean toward sturdy, single-story, sign-painter simplicity, and the numerals are wide and emphatic with strong, anchoring serifs. The overall silhouette stays stable and legible under heavy weight, with distinctive notches and terminals providing personality in headlines.