Slab Contrasted Ondu 3 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, logotypes, packaging, western, poster, vintage, rugged, playful, impact, nostalgia, bold branding, display texture, slab serif, bracketed, soft corners, heavy slabs, rounded terminals.
A very heavy slab serif with broad, rectangular serifs and pronounced, softly bracketed joins that create a carved, woodtype-like feel. Strokes are thick and confident with modest internal modulation, and the counters are roomy enough to keep shapes open at display sizes. The design favors chunky geometry and rounded interior corners, producing a slightly softened silhouette rather than sharp, mechanistic edges. Uppercase forms are wide and steady, while lowercase includes sturdy, compact shapes with a tall, slabbed t and other emphatic terminals that reinforce the blocky rhythm.
Best suited to display settings such as posters, headlines, storefront-style signage, and bold identity marks where the slab serifs can contribute character at larger sizes. It also fits packaging and label-style graphics that benefit from a vintage, woodtype-inspired voice.
The overall tone is bold and theatrical, with a distinct old-time, Western poster flavor. Its chunky slabs and softened corners read as friendly but forceful, suggesting vintage signage, Americana, and headline-driven design rather than quiet editorial typography.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a nostalgic slab-serif voice, combining sturdy, blocky construction with softened transitions to keep the tone approachable. It aims for strong recognition in display typography, echoing traditional poster and sign lettering while remaining clean and consistent across the alphabet.
In the sample text, the dense weight and large serifs create strong horizontal emphasis and a distinctive texture line-to-line. The font maintains clear letterforms in short words and headlines, though the heavy detailing can visually crowd at smaller sizes, making it best when given space and generous tracking.