Slab Contrasted Isgi 3 is a very bold, very narrow, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'OL Contact Classic' by Dennis Ortiz-Lopez, 'Neo Contact' by Linotype, 'Colonel Serial' by SoftMaker, 'TS Colonel' by TypeShop Collection, 'Gravtrac' by Typodermic, and 'Neo Contact' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, signage, western, poster, vintage, bold, industrial, impact, condensation, heritage, authority, attention, slab-serif, bracketed, condensed, high-impact, blocky.
A condensed slab-serif with heavy vertical stems and prominent, squared serifs that read as slightly bracketed rather than perfectly mechanical. The letterforms are compact and tall, with tight internal counters and a strong vertical rhythm. Curves are firm and somewhat flattened, giving bowls and shoulders a sturdy, carved look. Contrast is present but secondary to the dominant weight, with thicker main strokes and sturdier slab terminals that keep the texture dense and emphatic.
Best suited to display settings where a compact width and strong slabs help text stay impactful: posters, large headlines, labels, and signage. It can also work for short subheads or pull quotes where a dense, vintage-flavored emphasis is desired, but it will feel heavy for long-form reading at smaller sizes.
The overall tone feels assertive and old-school, evoking wood-type and headline typography. Its dense color and condensed build create a commanding, no-nonsense voice that can read as rustic or industrial depending on context. The personality leans toward bold display messaging rather than delicate or contemporary minimalism.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space while preserving the recognizable authority of slab serifs. The sturdy terminals and condensed proportions suggest a headline-focused font aimed at bold, vintage-leaning communication.
The numerals and lowercase maintain the same condensed, heavyweight texture, and the punctuation and dots appear substantial enough to hold up in large sizes. In running sample text, spacing stays compact, reinforcing a tight, poster-like rhythm.