Slab Contrasted Fatu 3 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, signage, packaging, logotypes, western, rustic, playful, vintage, rugged, woodtype revival, western flavor, display impact, textured character, chunky, rounded, soft corners, notched, stencil-like.
A chunky display face built from heavy, rounded slabs with softened corners and deliberate internal notches that read as small stencil-like breaks. Curves are full and bulbous, while straights terminate in blunt, blocky serifs, creating a poster-like silhouette. Counters tend to be compact and sometimes pierced by small cut-ins, giving the letters a carved, distressed texture without looking irregular. Proportions are sturdy and compact with a tall lowercase presence and simple, geometric figures that keep the rhythm bold and emphatic in text.
Best suited to bold display work such as posters, event graphics, packaging fronts, and attention-grabbing headlines. It also fits themed signage and logo wordmarks where a vintage Western or woodtype flavor is desired, especially in short phrases rather than extended reading.
The overall tone feels Western and rustic, like woodtype used for headlines, circus bills, or saloon signage. The notched detailing adds a crafty, hand-cut impression that comes across as playful and slightly rugged rather than formal.
The design appears intended to mimic the impact of heavy slab woodtype while introducing a distinctive notched, cutout texture for extra character. It prioritizes silhouette strength and thematic personality over neutrality, aiming for immediate recognition in display contexts.
The strongest personality cue is the consistent use of small interior breaks and corner notches, which adds texture at large sizes and can start to fill in or visually busy up at smaller settings. The design reads best when given ample tracking and generous size so the cut-in details remain clear.