Slab Contrasted Tihe 3 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Azania' by CyberGraphics, 'Gaspo Slab' by Latinotype, and 'Metronic Slab Pro' by Mostardesign (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, logos, western, circus, poster, retro, chunky, impact, nostalgia, show type, branding, readability, bracketed, flared, ink-trap, compressed counters, soft corners.
A heavy display slab with broad proportions, sturdy verticals, and emphatic, block-like serifs that read as slightly bracketed and softened rather than razor-sharp. Strokes show noticeable contrast for a slab style, with rounded joins and subtly pinched or notched interior corners that create a carved, ink-trap-like feel in tight counters. Terminals are mostly squared and weighty, and the overall rhythm is compact and dense, favoring strong silhouettes over open interior space. Figures are similarly robust and geometric, maintaining the same chunky slab vocabulary and dark color on the line.
Best suited to large-scale settings where bold shapes and pronounced serifs can do the work: posters, headlines, storefront-style signage, and packaging. It also fits branding marks that want a vintage, handcrafted-print flavor, especially in short words or stacked lockups.
The tone is bold, nostalgic, and attention-seeking, evoking vintage advertising and showbill typography. Its heavy slabs and carved details add a theatrical, folksy character that can feel western, fairground, or old-time print depending on color and layout.
The design appears intended as a high-impact slab display face that blends traditional show-type sturdiness with subtle carved/ink-trap detailing to keep heavy forms from clogging. The goal seems to be immediate readability and a memorable, retro voice for attention-driven typography.
At text sizes the dense counters and strong serifs can make long passages feel heavy, but at larger sizes the distinctive notches and softened bracketing become a defining texture. The uppercase carries especially strong presence for headlines, while the lowercase remains sturdy and readable but still distinctly display-oriented.