Slab Contrasted Nasi 3 is a bold, wide, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, logos, packaging, signage, playful, circus, western, retro, decorative, display impact, vintage flavor, themed branding, ornamental texture, notched, scalloped, bulbous, stencil-like, compressed joins.
A heavy, decorative serif with pronounced slab terminals and sharp internal cut-ins that create notched, almost stencil-like counters. Strokes alternate between broad, rounded bowls and pinched connections, producing visible contrast and a chiseled rhythm. The letterforms are generally wide with sturdy verticals, circular O-shapes, and exaggerated slab feet and caps; many glyphs feature symmetric mid-stroke cutouts that give a carved or die-cut impression. Numerals follow the same display logic, with simplified silhouettes and strong top/bottom emphasis.
Best suited to display settings where its cutout detailing can read clearly—posters, headlines, brand marks, labels, and storefront-style signage. It works well for short phrases, titles, and themed typography where a strong vintage or fairground voice is desired.
The overall tone is theatrical and exuberant, recalling show posters, carnival signage, and novelty packaging. Its carved details and chunky slabs suggest a vintage, handcrafted spirit with a slightly mischievous, attention-grabbing personality.
The design appears intended as a statement display serif that blends classic slab structure with ornamental internal carving to create a memorable, patterned texture. It prioritizes personality and impact over neutrality, aiming for a bold, vintage sign-painting or showcard effect.
The distinctive internal notches are consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, making the texture feel patterned at text sizes. Because the decorative cut-ins interrupt the interior space of many letters, legibility drops quickly when set too small or tightly tracked.