Slab Contrasted Miru 3 is a very bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Durango Western' by Sharkshock (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, logos, industrial, circus, western, poster, assertive, space-saving impact, vintage display, sign-like clarity, headline emphasis, blocky, condensed, high x-height, vertical stress, square serifs.
A tightly condensed, display-oriented slab with tall proportions and heavy, compact strokes. The letterforms are built from strong vertical stems and rounded bowls, with squared slab terminals that read as clipped blocks at the ends of strokes. Contrast is present but controlled, with thicker stems and comparatively slimmer joins and curves, giving the forms a slightly chiseled, mechanical rhythm. Counters are narrow and apertures tend to close up, while the numerals and caps maintain a consistent, column-like silhouette that stacks cleanly in lines of text.
This font is well suited to posters, headlines, and large-format signage where narrow width and strong presence help maximize impact. It can also work for packaging fronts, mastheads, and logo wordmarks that benefit from a compact, vintage-leaning slab voice, especially in short phrases and high-contrast color applications.
The overall tone feels bold and declarative, with a show-poster energy that leans industrial and slightly theatrical. Its condensed, block-terminal shapes evoke vintage signage and attention-grabbing headlines, projecting confidence and urgency rather than subtlety.
The design appears intended as a condensed display slab that delivers maximum visual weight in minimal horizontal space. Its blocky slab terminals and tall, tightly drawn forms suggest a focus on bold, vintage-inspired headline typography for print and sign-like applications.
The design emphasizes verticality and strong end-stops, which creates a distinctive staccato texture across words. In longer settings the dense counters and tight internal spaces increase visual mass, making it most effective where impact is prioritized over fine-grained readability.