Slab Contrasted Agbo 3 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Alumina' by Rafaeiro Typeiro (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, editorial, retro, confident, sturdy, friendly, impact, readability, warmth, heritage, bracketed, robust, rounded, ink-trap hint, softened.
A robust slab serif with thick, squared serifs that are subtly bracketed into the stems, giving the letterforms a planted, durable feel. Strokes show noticeable contrast, with heavier verticals and slightly lighter joins and curves, producing a clear rhythm in text. Counters are generous and mostly rounded, and terminals tend toward blunt, horizontal finishes; several joins show a mildly carved or notched behavior that helps prevent clogging at heavier weights. The overall drawing is clean and consistent, with compact interior spaces in the lowercase balanced by prominent slabs and strong baseline alignment.
Well-suited to headlines, subheads, posters, and packaging where a strong serif presence is needed. It can also support branding and editorial applications that benefit from a sturdy, classic slab voice and a dense, assertive typographic color.
The font projects an editorial, slightly vintage tone—confident and workmanlike rather than delicate. Its heavy serifs and clear structure add authority, while the rounded counters and softened joins keep it approachable.
The design appears intended to combine the authority of traditional slab serifs with slightly softened detailing for readability and warmth. It aims for strong impact and clear rhythm in both isolated glyphs and continuous text.
In the sample text, the color is dense and even, making the type feel impactful at display sizes while still reading smoothly. Figures are sturdy and straightforward, matching the letterforms with the same slab-driven personality and stable, grounded stance.