Slab Contrasted Favy 3 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bolton' by Fenotype, 'Maken' by Graphicxell, and 'Winner' and 'Winner Sans' by sportsfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports, packaging, signage, industrial, western, punchy, rugged, posterish, headline impact, space saving, rugged character, stencil texture, blocky, condensed, bracketless, stenciled, notched.
A compact, heavy display face with condensed proportions and squared-off, slab-like terminals. Strokes are monoline-ish at first glance but show subtle shaping and rounding in bowls and corners, giving a slightly softened silhouette despite the mass. Many glyphs feature distinctive internal notches/counters that read like stencil cuts or ink-trap-inspired bites, creating a rhythmic, mechanical texture across text. Curves are broad and vertical stress is emphasized, with sturdy rectangular serifs/feet on many letters and a tight overall fit that stacks into dense word images.
Best suited for headlines and short-display settings where dense black letterforms and high impact are desired—posters, signage, sports branding, packaging labels, and bold editorial titling. The notched construction adds character at medium-to-large sizes; for long passages or small sizes it may become visually busy due to the heavy color and internal cuts.
The tone is assertive and workmanlike, with a rugged, utilitarian voice that evokes stamped signage, bold headlines, and frontier or industrial ephemera. The notched details add a crafted, hard-edged attitude that feels energetic and slightly aggressive, helping short phrases land with impact.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in a condensed footprint while adding distinctive texture through stencil-like notches. It balances slab-terminal sturdiness with slightly rounded shaping to keep forms readable and cohesive in tightly set, high-impact display typography.
In continuous text, the heavy weight and tight spacing produce strong dark color, while the recurring cut-in details become a defining pattern. Numerals match the same chunky build and squared construction, maintaining a consistent, poster-ready presence.