Slab Contrasted Yesi 3 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, signage, retro, circus, friendly, chunky, playful, display impact, retro flavor, print-friendly, warmth, soft corners, bracketed, ink-trap feel, poster-like, rounded slabs.
A heavy, rounded slab-serif with compact proportions and prominent, softly bracketed terminals. Strokes are thick and sculpted with small notches and interior cut-ins that create an ink-trap-like texture, giving counters and joins a slightly carved, blocky rhythm. Serifs read as sturdy slabs but with softened edges rather than sharp slabs, and the overall silhouette stays upright and stable. Uppercase forms are broad and simplified, while lowercase maintains a sturdy, single-story feel where applicable, with generous counters that help keep the dense weight readable. Numerals match the same chunky construction, with smooth curves and strong verticals.
Best suited for display use such as posters, headlines, storefront-style signage, packaging, and bold brand marks where its chunky slabs and retro flavor can carry the message. It performs especially well in short lines and large sizes, where the sculpted details and wide counters remain clear.
The tone is bold and attention-getting, with a nostalgic showcard personality that feels friendly rather than severe. Its rounded slabs and sculpted details evoke classic poster, carnival, and mid-century display lettering, lending a warm, slightly whimsical voice.
Designed to deliver maximum impact with a sturdy slab foundation while softening the geometry through rounded corners and bracketed transitions. The carved-in detailing suggests an intention to keep heavy shapes lively and printable in solid fills, aiming for a vintage display voice with strong readability at larger sizes.
The distinctive cut-ins at joints and along bowls add texture and separation in solid blacks, helping large sizes feel less monolithic. Curves are consistently rounded, and the rhythm of slabs and stems creates a strong, steady line suitable for short, emphatic settings.