Slab Contrasted Ondi 3 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Old Wood JNL' by Jeff Levine (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, signage, packaging, western, circus, poster, retro, rugged, impact, theming, nostalgia, texture, branding, bracketed, chunky, compact, blocky, notched.
A dense, heavy display serif with chunky slab terminals and subtly bracketed joins. Strokes are strongly weighted with noticeable internal contrast created by counters and cut-ins rather than delicate hairlines. The design uses squared-off geometry, rounded corners in key curves, and distinctive notches/ink-trap-like bites where strokes meet, giving letters a carved, stamped feel. Proportions are compact and horizontally tight, with sturdy bowls and a high, prominent lowercase presence that keeps text looking solid at headline sizes.
Best suited for posters, headlines, branding marks, and packaging where a bold, vintage voice is desired. It performs especially well in short phrases, titles, and sign-like layouts where its notched detailing can become part of the visual identity. For longer text, it will be most effective at large sizes with generous spacing to keep the shapes from crowding.
The overall tone feels Western and theatrical, evoking vintage wood type, saloon posters, and circus playbills. Its bold mass and cut-in details add a rugged, handcrafted energy that reads as confident, loud, and a bit nostalgic.
Likely designed as a high-impact display face that channels classic slab-serif wood type while adding distinctive cut-in detailing for texture and memorability. The goal appears to be strong presence at a distance and a recognizable, themed personality for editorial and promotional work.
The uppercase set leans toward monumental, billboard-ready shapes with strong vertical emphasis, while the lowercase maintains similarly heavy weight and simplified forms. Numerals are equally blocky and attention-grabbing, designed to hold up in short bursts rather than quiet running text. The repeated interior notches across multiple glyphs create a consistent brand-like texture when set in words.