Slab Contrasted Abga 3 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bluteau Slab' by DSType, 'FF Kievit Slab' by FontFont, 'Calanda' and 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype, 'PMN Caecilia eText' by Monotype, 'Modum' by The Northern Block, and 'Lev Serif' by TypeFaith Fonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, branding, packaging, confident, retro, sturdy, institutional, impact, legibility, authority, print tone, classic slab feel, bracketed, blocky, ink-trap-like, weighty, compact serifs.
A heavy slab-serif design with broad proportions, compact bracketed slabs, and largely uniform stroke weight. Curves are full and rounded, while joins and terminals stay crisp, giving the letters a strong, carved look without sharp delicacy. Counters are moderately open for the weight, and many forms show subtle inward notches at joins that add definition at text sizes. Numerals are robust and simple, matching the solid, workmanlike rhythm of the alphabet.
Well suited for bold headlines, magazine layouts, and brand marks that need a firm, trustworthy voice. It can also work for packaging and signage where a sturdy slab presence improves impact and legibility, especially when set with generous spacing.
The overall tone feels assertive and dependable, with a classic print sensibility. It suggests mid-century editorial or collegiate signage—authoritative, straightforward, and built to be read at a glance. The weight and slabs project seriousness and stability rather than elegance.
The design appears intended to combine the authority of traditional slab serifs with contemporary clarity at heavier weights. Its wide stance and compact slabs aim for strong presence while keeping letterforms familiar and readable in running text and display settings alike.
Lowercase shapes lean toward traditional, text-oriented construction (notably the two-storey a and g), helping it read as a bookish slab rather than a display novelty. The wide set and strong serifs create a pronounced horizontal cadence that can feel headline-forward even in paragraph samples.