Slab Contrasted Agdy 3 is a regular weight, very wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Faraon' by Latinotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, sturdy, retro, editorial, confident, utilitarian, impact, readability, heritage, utility, authority, blocky, bracketed, robust, ink-trap feel, high legibility.
A robust slab serif with heavy, squared terminals and broadly proportioned letters. Strokes read mostly even, with subtle modulation and pronounced bracketed slabs that give each glyph a sturdy footprint. Counters are open and round forms (like O and o) are generously wide, while joins and inner corners show slightly carved shaping that keeps dense areas from clogging. Overall spacing and rhythm feel steady and workmanlike, with a clear, upright construction and consistent serif treatment across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Best suited to display typography where strong presence is needed: headlines, posters, packaging, and storefront/signage applications. It can also work for short editorial decks or pull quotes where a bold, classic slab voice and high legibility are priorities.
The tone is confident and practical, with a vintage print sensibility reminiscent of posters, signage, and old editorial headlines. Its strong slabs and wide stance project reliability and a no-nonsense attitude, while the slightly softened/bracketed details keep it approachable rather than severe.
The design appears intended to deliver a durable, attention-holding slab serif for print-forward communication, balancing solid, blocky serifs with enough internal openness to remain readable at larger text sizes and in bold headline settings.
The lowercase shows a traditional, readable structure with sturdy verticals and a single-story-style presence in the overall texture (e.g., the compact, rounded bowls and simple terminals). Numerals are bold and highly legible, with clear differentiation and stable baseline presence suited to display settings.