Slab Contrasted Faro 3 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Polyphonic' by Monotype, and 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, logos, confident, retro, industrial, poster-ready, friendly, impact, sturdiness, vintage flavor, brand presence, signage clarity, chunky, sturdy, bracketed, blocky, softened.
A heavy, compact slab-serif with broad proportions and dense color on the page. Strokes are thick with clear, squared slab terminals and subtly rounded corners that soften the otherwise blocky geometry. Counters are relatively tight and the lowercase shows sturdy, low-to-moderate apertures, giving the face a solid, punchy rhythm. The numerals and capitals share a consistent, built-from-blocks feel, with pronounced slabs and a stable baseline presence.
This font performs best in display contexts such as headlines, posters, and bold branding where maximum punch and presence are needed. It also suits signage and packaging that benefit from a sturdy, vintage slab-serif voice. For body text, it is better reserved for short bursts—pull quotes, subheads, or labels—where the dense weight won’t overwhelm legibility.
The overall tone feels bold and dependable, with a distinctly vintage, workmanlike character. Its softened slab detailing keeps it approachable while still reading as assertive and no-nonsense, evoking signage, headlines, and classic print display aesthetics.
The design appears intended as a high-impact slab-serif built for strong emphasis and instant recognizability. Its combination of thick strokes, prominent slabs, and slightly softened corners suggests a goal of balancing industrial sturdiness with approachable warmth for attention-grabbing typographic applications.
In the sample text, the heavy weight and tight interior space create strong impact but can reduce clarity as lines stack, especially in longer paragraphs. The face maintains a consistent visual texture across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, making it particularly effective where a uniform, emphatic voice is desired.