Slab Rounded Fyla 3 is a regular weight, very narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, captions, typewriter, vintage, editorial, quirky, bookish, space saving, typewriter feel, editorial tone, retro utility, rounded, slab-serif, condensed, compact, monolinear.
This typeface is a condensed slab-serif with a distinctly monolinear feel and soft, rounded terminals. Strokes maintain an even color across verticals and horizontals, and the serifs read as blunt, bracketless slabs that often finish in bulb-like ends rather than sharp corners. Proportions are compact and tall, with narrow letterforms, small counters, and a steady, vertical rhythm. The lowercase shows a straightforward, utilitarian construction, while details like the single-storey a and g, narrow e, and simple, upright figures reinforce a pragmatic, mechanical texture.
It works well where a condensed, characterful voice is needed—headlines, posters, packaging labels, and book-cover titling—especially when space is tight. At smaller sizes it can serve for captions or short text blocks, though the narrow counters and compact spacing are best suited to moderate sizes and careful leading.
The overall tone suggests a typewriter-inspired, archival character—slightly quirky but disciplined. Its narrow stance and rounded slab details give it a friendly, approachable edge while still feeling editorial and document-like.
The design appears intended to evoke the straightforward efficiency of typewritten or stamped lettering while softening it with rounded slab terminals for warmth. Its condensed proportions prioritize economy of space and a consistent, vertical rhythm for strong typographic presence.
In text, the dense set and tight internal shapes create a dark, continuous stripe, especially in mixed-case passages. Numerals are similarly compact and upright, matching the restrained, workmanlike cadence of the letters.