Slab Contrasted Ohba 3 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, signage, confident, athletic, western, retro, industrial, impact, heritage, stability, headline strength, ruggedness, blocky, bracketed, square serif, softened, compact.
A heavy, block-forward slab serif with pronounced, squared serifs and subtly bracketed joins that soften the otherwise chunky geometry. Strokes are broadly even but show noticeable modulation in places, especially where curved bowls meet verticals, giving the letters a slightly sculpted feel rather than a purely monoline build. Counters are compact and often rounded-rectangular, with wide, weighty horizontals and strong vertical stems that create a dense, poster-ready color on the page. The lowercase keeps sturdy, workmanlike forms with single-storey a and g, rounded shoulders, and emphatic terminals; figures are similarly bold and straightforward, designed to read as solid shapes at display sizes.
This font is well suited to display applications where bold presence and quick recognition matter—headlines, posters, and large-format signage. Its slab structure and compact interiors also fit branding systems that want a rugged or heritage voice, such as sports identities, product packaging, and editorial cover lines.
The overall tone is assertive and high-impact, balancing a vintage, Americana-leaning slab presence with a modern, utilitarian firmness. It feels energetic and sturdy—more headline-driven than delicate—projecting a dependable, no-nonsense personality with a hint of retro charm.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with sturdy, square-seriffed forms while retaining enough curvature and bracketing to stay approachable. It aims for a versatile, heritage-tinged slab look that remains highly legible at larger sizes and holds up in strong, high-contrast settings.
In text, the weight and serif mass create strong word shapes and a rhythmic, stamped feel; spacing appears generous enough to keep the heavy forms from clogging, though the dense counters suggest it will perform best when given room. The design’s consistency across caps, lowercase, and numerals emphasizes a cohesive, headline-oriented system with clear, simplified construction.