Slab Contrasted Mipi 3 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, sports branding, packaging, western, industrial, athletic, sturdy, retro, space-saving impact, rugged display, vintage signage, brand punch, blocky, square-serif, compressed, high-impact, poster-ready.
A condensed slab-serif with heavy, rectangular serifs and mostly straight, vertical stems. The letterforms are tall and tightly proportioned, with compact counters and a firm baseline presence. Curves (C, O, S) are slightly squared off, reinforcing a blocky rhythm, while joins and terminals stay crisp and mechanical. Contrast is noticeable but controlled, with strong stems and flatter slab endings that keep the texture dense and punchy in lines of text.
Best suited to display settings where a dense, emphatic texture is desirable—headlines, posters, labels, and signage in space-constrained layouts. It can also work well for sports or team-style branding and bold editorial callouts where a vintage, slab-driven presence helps establish character quickly.
The overall tone feels rugged and assertive, with a clear Americana/western poster flavor tempered by an industrial, utilitarian discipline. Its tight width and strong slabs give it a confident, no-nonsense voice that reads as vintage, hardworking, and attention-grabbing.
Likely designed to deliver maximum impact in a compact width while evoking traditional slab-serif signage and poster typography. The squared curves and heavy serifs suggest an intention to feel durable and authoritative, staying legible and cohesive at larger sizes in short-to-medium lines.
Lowercase shapes remain compact and sturdy, and the numerals share the same squared construction for consistent color in mixed settings. The font’s condensed stance creates a strong vertical emphasis, helping headlines stay impactful without taking much horizontal space.