Slab Weird Jofe 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, playful, retro, rowdy, quirky, showcard, impact, novelty, nostalgia, attention, blocky, chunky, bracketed, ink-trap-like, soft corners.
A heavy, block-based slab with broad proportions and strongly squared forms, softened by rounded corners and generous internal counters. Serifs read as chunky slabs with subtle bracketing and occasional notch-like cut-ins that give the joins a carved, ink-trap-adjacent feel. Curves (C, G, O, S) are built from stout strokes with flattened terminals, while straight-sided letters keep a compact, poster-like rhythm. The lowercase mirrors the same robust construction with a large x-height and simplified, sturdy shapes that hold up at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and signage where its dense texture and chunky slabs can read as intentional character. It can add a punchy, nostalgic voice to branding, packaging, and logo work, especially when set in short bursts rather than long passages.
The overall tone is boisterous and offbeat, leaning into a classic poster and Western showcard energy while staying distinctly unconventional. Its exaggerated weight and quirky detailing make it feel friendly, loud, and a little mischievous rather than formal or refined.
The design intent appears to be a high-impact display slab that references vintage advertising and show typography while introducing unconventional cuts and softened geometry for a distinctive, memorable silhouette.
Figures are bold and highly legible, with rounded rectangular bowls (notably the 8 and 0) and strong horizontal emphasis. Spacing appears visually even in text, but the dense color and distinctive notches make the face most comfortable when given room to breathe.