Slab Contrasted Vati 3 is a very bold, normal width, high contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Knockout' by Hoefler & Co. and 'Kevong Gabion' by Product Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, mastheads, signage, industrial, western, editorial, authoritative, vintage, impact, heritage, headline strength, poster presence, brand authority, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap feel, heavy serifs, compact joins.
A very heavy slab-serif with pronounced bracketed slabs and strongly sculpted stroke modulation. The letters are built from stout verticals and broad, squared serifs, with tight internal counters and compact apertures that emphasize a dense, poster-like color. Curves are smoothly rounded but terminate in firm, flattened ends, creating a crisp silhouette; several joins show subtle notching that reads like an ink-trap influence at display sizes. Uppercase forms are tall and commanding, while the lowercase maintains a tall x-height with sturdy ascenders/descenders and a consistent, weight-forward rhythm across text.
Best suited for display applications such as headlines, posters, mastheads, and impactful signage where strong slab serifs and a dark typographic color are desirable. It can also work for packaging and label-style branding that benefits from a heritage, print-forward feel, especially when set with ample tracking and line spacing.
The overall tone is bold, assertive, and slightly nostalgic, evoking classic display typography associated with posters, headlines, and heritage branding. Its chunky slabs and high-contrast shaping give it a confident, no-nonsense voice with a touch of Western or industrial character.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a robust slab-serif structure, combining classic poster-era presence with sculpted contrast and bracketed terminals for a distinctive, authoritative look.
In the sample text, the dense stroke weight and tight counters make it excel at large sizes, where the bracketed slabs and carved-in details become a defining feature. At smaller sizes, the compact apertures and heavy joins can begin to close up, so generous sizing and spacing help preserve clarity.