Slab Contrasted Vaze 3 is a very bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font visually similar to 'Display Roman JNL' by Jeff Levine (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, sports, industrial, assertive, vintage, editorial, athletic, impact, space-saving, attention, authority, retro, blocky, condensed, bracketed, compact, sturdy.
A compact, heavy slab-serif design with strongly bracketed, rectangular serifs and a tight overall footprint. Strokes are thick with noticeable, controlled contrast and firm vertical stress, producing a crisp, upright texture. Counters are relatively narrow and the spacing is economical, creating a dense rhythm in words. Lowercase forms are robust and tall for their width, with sturdy joins and squared terminals that keep the silhouette emphatic at display sizes.
Best suited to display typography where space is limited but impact is needed, such as headlines, poster titles, packaging callouts, and bold brand marks. It can also work for short subheads or labels in editorial layouts, especially when a condensed, authoritative voice is desired.
The font conveys a no-nonsense, workmanlike tone—confident, forceful, and slightly nostalgic. Its condensed heft and prominent slabs suggest posters, headlines, and signage with an old-school, industrial edge.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in a narrow measure, pairing strong slab serifs with compact proportions for high-impact messaging. Its blend of sturdy slabs and controlled contrast aims for a balance between utilitarian clarity and a classic, poster-like feel.
The numerals and capitals read as especially architectural, with prominent horizontals and strong baseline presence. The overall color on the page is dark and even, favoring impact over delicacy, while the bracketed serifs add a subtle traditional polish to the otherwise block-forward construction.