Slab Contrasted Ernu 3 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gold' by FontMesa (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, packaging, branding, industrial, retro, western, assertive, playful, impact, poster style, heritage feel, brand presence, display texture, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap like, rounded corners, compact counters.
A heavy, block-built slab serif with broad proportions and strongly squared silhouettes. The serifs are thick and rectangular with subtly bracketed joins, giving the letters a sturdy, constructed feel. Stroke endings often show small triangular notches and cut-ins that read like ink-trap detailing, while corners are slightly softened rather than razor-sharp. Counters are generally compact and the interior shapes stay rounded and sturdy, producing dense, high-impact word images. Numerals match the weight and presence of the letters, with wide, stable forms and simple, emphatic geometry.
Best suited for display roles such as headlines, posters, storefront or event signage, and packaging where a bold, classic presence is needed. It can also work for logos and brand marks that benefit from an industrial-retro or Western-tinged voice, especially at medium to large sizes where the carved details remain clear.
The overall tone is confident and attention-grabbing, with a distinctly vintage, workwear character. Its bold slabs and carved details suggest old poster printing, sporting headlines, and Western-leaning display typography, while the softened corners keep it approachable rather than severe.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a sturdy slab-serif structure, combining poster-era heft with small carved details to create a distinctive, memorable texture. Its wide stance and dense color emphasize readability and authority in short bursts of text.
Spacing in the sample text appears intentionally tight and compact, reinforcing a strong, poster-like color on the page. The distinctive cut-ins at joints and terminals create a recognizable texture that becomes more apparent at larger sizes and in all-caps settings.