Slab Contrasted Osli 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'FF Marselis Slab' by FontFont, and 'PF Centro Slab Press' by Parachute (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, confident, industrial, editorial, heritage, athletic, impact, stability, tradition, legibility, slab serif, bracketed, blocky, compact, robust.
A sturdy slab-serif design with wide, rectangular serifs and mostly squared terminals. Strokes are heavy and largely even, with only subtle modulation where curves meet stems, giving the face a dense, emphatic color on the page. Counters are fairly tight and apertures tend to be compact, while round letters (C, O, G) stay controlled and slightly squared in feel. Lowercase forms are straightforward and sturdy, with a single-storey “a” and an overall compact rhythm that holds up well at larger sizes and in short lines of text.
Best suited to display use such as headlines, posters, and packaging where a strong typographic presence is desired. The robust slabs and compact counters also make it effective for logos, badges, and signage that need a stable, authoritative look.
The overall tone is forceful and dependable, with a workmanlike, slightly vintage voice. It reads as confident and no-nonsense, suggesting printed headlines, traditional signage, and brand marks that want solidity over delicacy.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, traditional slab-serif voice with high impact and clear structure. Its consistent, blocky construction prioritizes firmness and readability in attention-grabbing applications.
Serifs appear consistently strong across the alphabet, with clear horizontal slabs that help maintain stability in word shapes. The numerals match the heavy texture and feel designed to stay legible in bold settings and simple layouts.