Slab Contrasted Budi 3 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Pulpo' by Floodfonts and 'Bookman Old Style' and 'Bookman Old Style Paneuropean' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, vintage, editorial, confident, sporty, friendly, impact, motion, heritage, display, attention, bracketed, ink-trap feel, calligraphic, robust, rounded.
A robust italic serif with slab-like, bracketed terminals and a soft, rounded build. Strokes show clear thick-to-thin modulation, with weight concentrated in the main diagonals and stems, while joins and corners stay cushioned rather than sharp. Counters are generally open and generous, and the serifs read as sturdy wedges/slabs that help anchor the slant. The overall rhythm is energetic and slightly bouncy, with bold punctuation-like dots and compact, sturdy figures that match the letter color.
Best suited for display settings where the bold italic rhythm can carry a message—headlines, posters, brand marks, and packaging. It can also work for short pull quotes or section headers where a vintage, high-impact voice is needed, especially when paired with a quieter text face.
The tone feels assertive and nostalgic at the same time—like classic editorial display mixed with old-school athletic or storefront lettering. Its heavy, slanted forms project motion and confidence, while the rounded shaping keeps it approachable rather than severe.
The design appears intended to deliver high-impact, italic display typography with a classic slab-serif backbone—combining sturdy, anchor-like serifs with a lively slanted cadence for attention-grabbing titles and branding.
Capitals have a strong presence and a noticeable rightward slant, with broad shoulders and emphatic terminals that give words a textured, rolling silhouette. The lowercase maintains a lively, handwritten-like flow without becoming script, helping it stay legible at display sizes while still feeling expressive.