Slab Normal Powi 3 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, western, rustic, poster, sturdy, playful, impact, ruggedness, vintage flavor, display clarity, stamp texture, chunky, blocky, ink-trap, soft corners, irregular edges.
A heavy, blocky slab serif with broad proportions, compact counters, and clearly bracketed, rectangular serifs. The strokes show slightly uneven, notched edges and occasional wedge-like cut-ins that create an ink-trap feel, giving the forms a worn, stamped texture rather than a perfectly machined outline. Curves are squarish and tightened (notably in C, G, O, and 0), and the overall rhythm is dense with short apertures and sturdy joins. Uppercase and lowercase share a consistent, chunky silhouette, with simple single-storey a and g and a generally compact, workmanlike construction.
Best suited for display applications such as headlines, posters, signage, and bold branding where a tough, vintage-inflected slab presence is desirable. It can also work on packaging or labels that benefit from a stamped or western-inspired voice, especially when set with generous tracking and line spacing.
The font reads as rugged and emphatic, with a hint of vintage saloon/wood-type character. Its textured, slightly distressed edges add a casual, handmade tone that feels friendly and robust rather than refined or delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a sturdy slab structure while adding personality through subtle roughness and notched detailing. It aims for a familiar, workhorse readability at larger sizes, with a rustic, wood-type-inspired edge that differentiates it from cleaner slabs.
The numerals and caps are particularly impactful due to the tight counters and strong slab terminals, making the design well suited to short, high-contrast phrases. The built-in edge irregularities can add character at display sizes but may feel heavy or crowded in small text settings.