Slab Contrasted Roni 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Clab' by Eko Bimantara, 'Archer' by Hoefler & Co., 'Equip Slab' and 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Glance Slab' by Identity Letters, 'Corporative Slab' and 'Sánchez Niu' by Latinotype, and 'Kondolarge' by TypeK (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, signage, industrial, collegiate, poster-ready, confident, rugged, impact, strength, heritage, utility, attention, blocky, bracketed, soft corners, sturdy, compact.
A heavy, slab-serif design with broad proportions and a dense, compact rhythm. Strokes are thick and mostly even, with chunky, squared slabs that read as slightly bracketed rather than razor-sharp, giving the letters a sturdy, machined feel. Counters are relatively tight and the joins are blunt, emphasizing mass and solidity; round letters (like O/C/G) keep generous curvature while still feeling weighty. Numerals match the same bold, block-forward construction for consistent color in headlines.
Best suited to display applications where impact matters: headlines, posters, signage, labels, and bold branding systems. It also fits sports or team-style graphics and rugged product packaging, where its slabs and compact rhythm help establish a strong, grounded presence.
The font conveys a bold, assertive tone with a workwear/industrial character and a hint of collegiate or Western poster energy. Its strong slabs and compact apertures create a no-nonsense voice that feels dependable and attention-grabbing.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch with a sturdy slab-serif structure, balancing rounded letterforms with blocky terminals to maintain warmth while staying forceful. Its consistent, dense texture suggests a focus on legibility and authority in large, attention-driven settings.
In continuous text the heavy weight produces strong ink density, so spacing and line length benefit from generous leading and moderate measure. The shapes stay clear at display sizes, where the slab details and rounded interior curves become more legible and distinctive.