Slab Contrasted Ibly 3 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Haste' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logos, retro, sporty, punchy, confident, playful, impact, motion, nostalgia, display clarity, branding strength, slab serif, bracketed, beaked terminals, rounded forms, ink-trap feel.
This typeface is a heavy, slanted slab-serif with compact counters, broad proportions, and a distinctly carved, cut-in rhythm. Strokes are thick and rounded, with noticeable shaping where stems meet slabs, creating a bracketed, slightly notched look that reads like built-in ink traps. Serifs are blocky and assertive, often with beaked or wedge-like tips that reinforce the forward motion of the italic. Curves are full and sturdy, while joins and terminals show crisp faceting that keeps the forms lively at display sizes.
Best suited for display work such as headlines, posters, athletic or collegiate-style branding, packaging titles, and logo/wordmark applications where impact and motion are desirable. It can also work for short subheads or callouts, especially when ample spacing and size preserve the internal detailing.
The overall tone is bold and energetic with a retro, athletic flavor. Its angled stance and chiseled slab details give it a confident, headline-first voice that feels at home in spirited, attention-grabbing settings rather than quiet, text-heavy reading.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum visual impact with an italic-driven sense of speed, pairing sturdy slabs with sculpted joins to keep heavy forms crisp and characterful. Its detailing suggests an intention to evoke classic signage and sports typography while remaining highly legible at large sizes.
The design emphasizes strong silhouettes and internal cut-ins that add texture and prevent the heavy weight from becoming overly smooth. Numerals match the letterforms’ robust, sporty construction, maintaining the same forward-leaning, blocky presence.