Slab Contrasted Mibi 3 is a regular weight, normal width, high contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, posters, packaging, victorian, bookish, sturdy, classic, classic authority, print texture, editorial voice, display impact, bracketed serifs, ball terminals, teardrop terminals, soft curves, ink-trap hints.
A high-contrast serif with robust, bracketed slab-like serifs and a confident vertical stress. Curves are round and full (notably in O/Q and bowls), while joins and terminals stay crisp, creating a lively thick–thin rhythm. The serif treatment is substantial and slightly flared at times, with occasional teardrop/ball-like terminals and a generally smooth, slightly softened geometry that reads well at text sizes. Uppercase proportions feel steady and traditional, and lowercase forms show a readable, book-oriented construction with a compact, rhythmic texture.
Works well for editorial layouts, book typography, and magazine features where a classic serif voice is desired. The strong serifs and contrast also suit headlines, posters, and packaging or label-style branding that benefits from a vintage, print-centric feel.
The tone is editorial and old-style—evoking traditional printing, vintage book typography, and a slightly decorative Victorian flavor without becoming ornate. It feels authoritative and sturdy, with enough contrast and character to add personality to headlines and pull quotes.
Likely designed to blend traditional, text-friendly serif construction with bolder slab-like authority, delivering a classic print aesthetic that remains expressive in display sizes. The combination of sturdy serifs and lively contrast suggests an aim for readable body copy that can also carry distinctive headline character.
The numerals and caps carry a strong presence due to the heavy serifs, while rounded letters keep the texture from feeling overly rigid. Overall spacing appears balanced for continuous reading, and the design’s contrast and prominent serifs give it a distinctive, stamped-on-paper energy in larger sizes.