Slab Contrasted Nohi 3 is a regular weight, normal width, very high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, editorial, signage, typewriter, vintage, sturdy, playful, utilitarian, typewriter homage, retro flavor, high-impact text, sturdy readability, bracketed slabs, ball terminals, ink-trap feel, rounded joins, compact counters.
This typeface features robust, bracketed slab serifs with softened, rounded terminals that read as slightly bulbous at the ends. Strokes show pronounced contrast, with thick main forms paired with finer connecting strokes and inner joins that create a crisp, stamped rhythm. Curves are generously rounded, counters are compact, and several letters show typewriter-like detailing such as teardrop/ball terminals and small notches at junctions. Overall proportions feel steady and workmanlike, with a consistent, slightly mechanical cadence across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
It works best where a bold, characterful serif is desired: headlines, short paragraphs, pull quotes, posters, and packaging with a vintage or industrial cue. The strong vertical presence and slab structure also suit signage and labels where impact and a typewriter-inflected mood are priorities.
The tone is distinctly typewriter and retro, suggesting printed correspondence, office forms, or editorial ephemera. Its hefty slabs and rounded finishing give it a friendly toughness—authoritative without feeling formal—while the high-contrast shaping adds a touch of theatrical flair.
The design appears intended to echo classic slab-serifs with typewriter DNA—combining sturdy, bracketed slabs and rounded terminals with heightened contrast to create a punchy, display-leaning voice that still holds together in running text.
In text, the dark color and pronounced serifs create strong word shapes and a lively texture, especially where rounded terminals cluster in sequences. The numerals carry the same slabbed, sturdy construction, helping mixed text and figures feel cohesive and attention-grabbing.