Slab Contrasted Mife 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, packaging, signage, typewriter, industrial, vintage, authoritative, print texture, sturdy readability, retro utility, strong voice, slab serifs, bracketed, ink-trap, sturdy, compact.
A contrasted slab-serif with sturdy, bracketed terminals and clearly articulated serifs that read as squared blocks with subtle curvature at the joins. Stems are generally upright and firm, with noticeable stroke contrast that shows in round letters and in the way horizontals and curves taper against heavier verticals. Counters are fairly open, while details like the small notches/ink-trap-like cuts at some joins and terminals add a slightly mechanical, print-oriented texture. Overall spacing and rhythm feel compact and deliberate, supporting strong word shapes and a solid baseline presence.
Performs best in headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and short paragraphs where its slab weight and contrast can carry the layout. It also suits packaging, labels, and signage that benefit from a sturdy, slightly retro industrial tone. For long-form body text, it will be most comfortable at moderate sizes with generous leading.
The face conveys a typewriter-adjacent, utilitarian tone with a vintage editorial flavor. Its heavy slabs and crisp contrast project seriousness and authority, while the slightly quirky cuts and rounded joins keep it from feeling overly formal. The result feels practical and robust—well-suited to designs that want a touch of analog character without losing clarity.
Likely designed to blend the practical legibility of slab serifs with a typewriter-like, print-era texture, using contrast and bracketed slabs to create a strong, recognizable voice. The small cuts at joins and terminals suggest an intention to retain clarity and character in darker settings while reinforcing a mechanical, stamped or printed impression.
Uppercase forms show confident, blocky serifs and a pronounced presence in letters like E, F, T, and Z, while rounded letters (O, Q, e, g) emphasize the contrast and smooth curvature. The numerals are clear and straightforward, with strong vertical stress and stable footing from the slabs, making them visually consistent in running text and headings.