Slab Contrasted Fasy 3 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Octin Sports' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, logos, packaging, signage, western, playful, rugged, retro, poster, vintage impact, display emphasis, americana feel, print flavor, chunky, bracketed, rounded, ink-trap, soft-cornered.
A heavy, chunky slab serif with compact proportions and strongly bracketed, blocky terminals. Strokes are broadly uniform with subtle contrast, and many joins show squared notches and ink-trap-like cut-ins that create a stamped, punched look. Corners are softened rather than sharp, giving the shapes a friendly, molded feel despite the weight. Counters are relatively tight and apertures are small, producing dense, high-impact word shapes and a lively, slightly irregular rhythm across mixed case and numerals.
Best suited for attention-grabbing headlines, posters, and signage where the dense weight and distinctive slab details can read at larger sizes. It also fits branding work such as logos and packaging that benefit from a vintage, handcrafted or Americana-leaning voice.
The overall tone reads as bold and characterful, evoking vintage display lettering with a Western and carnival-poster flavor. The carved notches and blunt slabs add a rugged, workmanlike attitude, while the rounded edges keep it approachable and a bit humorous.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a nostalgic slab-serif personality, using exaggerated weight, bracketed slabs, and cut-in details to keep large black shapes from feeling static. Its detailing suggests a deliberate nod to older printed or stamped lettering traditions while retaining clear, contemporary legibility at display sizes.
Lowercase forms maintain the same heavy slab logic as the capitals, creating consistent texture in text while remaining clearly display-oriented. Figures are wide and sturdy with squared shoulders and prominent slabs, matching the alphabet’s strong silhouette.