Slab Contrasted Uglu 3 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Raleigh' by Bitstream, 'Capita' by Hoftype, 'Rooney' by Jan Fromm, 'Raleigh' by ParaType, and 'Raleigh Serial' by SoftMaker (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, logotypes, western, circus, vintage, posterish, playful, display impact, vintage signage, thematic branding, high visibility, showcard style, bracketed, flared, chunky, soft corners, ink-trap feel.
A heavy, display-oriented slab serif with broad proportions and compact counters. Strokes show clear contrast, with thick verticals paired with lighter joins and interior shapes that feel slightly scooped or notched, giving an ink-trap-like ruggedness in places. Serifs are bold and bracketed, often with flared or chiseled terminals that create a lively, carved look rather than a strictly geometric finish. The lowercase is sturdy with rounded bowls, prominent slab feet, and a slightly bouncy rhythm; figures are similarly weighty and built for impact.
Best suited to display typography such as posters, headlines, event branding, storefront signage, and bold packaging. It also works for short logotype treatments where a vintage or Western-inflected voice is desired, especially at larger sizes where the sculpted serif and interior details read clearly.
The font projects a showcard, old-time, Western-leaning personality—confident, attention-grabbing, and a bit theatrical. Its chunky slabs and sculpted details suggest vintage print and signage, with an energetic, friendly tone rather than a formal one.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif structure, adding carved, notched, and flared details to evoke traditional print, circus/show typography, and signage styles. The goal seems to be high recognition and a strong thematic voice in display settings.
In the sample text, the dense color and strong serifs hold together well at large sizes, while the tight interior spaces and pronounced details make it feel most comfortable as a headline face. The overall texture is assertive and graphic, with distinct letterforms that favor character over neutrality.