Slab Unbracketed Alrat 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, editorial, vintage, confident, retro, bookish, impact, emphasis, retro tone, headline clarity, print texture, slab serif, oblique, sturdy, compact, ink-trap feel.
A heavy, oblique slab-serif with sturdy, mostly square-ended serifs and a compact, dense color. Strokes are low-contrast with rounded joins and terminals that read as slightly softened rather than razor-sharp, giving the letterforms a solid, ink-friendly texture. Proportions are fairly compact with tight counters, especially in rounded forms, and a consistent rightward slant across capitals and lowercase. The overall rhythm is punchy and assertive, with broad, blocky feet and shoulders that keep lines stable even at larger sizes.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, covers, and brand marks where a dense, sturdy italic voice helps text stand out. It can also work for short editorial pull quotes or packaging copy where a retro, print-forward slab-serif texture is desired.
The tone feels vintage and editorial, like headline typography from mid-century print—confident, pragmatic, and a little nostalgic. Its slanted stance adds momentum and emphasis without becoming calligraphic, projecting energy and authority.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, attention-grabbing slab-serif italic with a compact, print-era flavor—balancing strong serifs and low-contrast strokes with softened details to maintain legibility and a cohesive, typeset look.
The numerals match the same sturdy, slabbed construction and carry a strong, poster-like presence. Round letters show slightly squared-off interior shapes, reinforcing a mechanical, typeset character rather than a purely geometric one.