Slab Contrasted Isso 3 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, logos, packaging, western, industrial, authoritative, rugged, vintage, impact, heritage, brandmark, display, octagonal, beveled, chiseled, compact, blocky.
A compact, heavy display face with pronounced slab-like terminals and a strongly rectilinear, octagonal construction. Curves are minimized and often broken into angled facets, giving bowls and shoulders a chamfered, cut-from-block feel. Strokes are thick with noticeable internal shaping, and counters are tight, producing dense, high-impact wordforms. The lowercase follows the same vertical, modular rhythm as the caps, with sturdy stems, short apertures, and squared-off joins that keep the texture consistent across lines.
Best suited for headlines and short phrases where its dense weight and angular detailing can be appreciated. It works well for posters, storefront or wayfinding-style signage, brand marks, and packaging that needs a rugged, heritage-forward voice. For extended text, the tight counters and strong texture are more effective at larger sizes with generous spacing.
The overall tone is bold and assertive, with a classic poster and signage energy. Its faceted, stamped look evokes frontier and workwear cues while also reading as industrial and no-nonsense. The dense color and sharp corners create a commanding, slightly nostalgic presence.
Likely drawn to deliver maximum impact in display settings using a slabbed, faceted construction that suggests stamped lettering and vintage vernacular type. The emphasis on vertical rhythm and clipped geometry appears intended to create a distinctive, easily branded texture across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
The design relies on strong verticals and clipped corners, which helps maintain clarity at larger sizes and adds a distinctive silhouette to round letters like C, O, and S. Numerals and capitals share a uniform, emphatic stance that supports tight, impactful titling.