Slab Contrasted Onji 3 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, event promos, retro, athletic, western, assertive, energetic, compact impact, vintage flavor, dynamic emphasis, rugged solidity, slab serif, bracketed, ink-trap, beaked terminals, tight spacing.
A condensed, forward-leaning slab serif with heavy, blocky forms and crisp, angular shaping. Strokes show noticeable contrast for such a bold style, with stout verticals and slightly tapered joins, plus squared slabs that often feel lightly bracketed. Many letters incorporate cut-in notches and sharp internal corners that read like ink-traps or stenciled slices, adding texture and preventing counters from clogging. The rhythm is punchy and compact, with tight apertures, sturdy bowls, and numerals that match the same chunky, italicized stance.
Best suited for display settings where impact and personality are priorities—headlines, posters, sports or team-inspired branding, and bold packaging labels. It can work for short subheads or callouts, but the condensed width and strong internal cuts make it less comfortable for long-form reading.
The overall tone is loud, sporty, and nostalgic, evoking vintage display lettering and poster typography. Its slanted posture and chiseled details give it a sense of motion and impact, while the slab structure adds a rugged, workmanlike confidence.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch in a compact footprint, combining slab-serif solidity with an italic, action-forward stance. The repeated notches and sharp interior shaping suggest a deliberate effort to add texture and maintain clarity in very heavy strokes.
The distinctive notched cuts appear consistently across capitals, lowercase, and figures, creating a recognizable signature at both headline and short-text sizes. Round characters keep a sturdy, upright mass even while slanted, and the narrow set makes long lines feel dense and forceful.