Slab Contrasted Bevi 3 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, sports graphics, retro, sporty, playful, assertive, chunky, display impact, retro flavor, friendly boldness, headline punch, bracketed, rounded, bouncy, compact counters, soft terminals.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and compact inner counters. Strokes show noticeable, controlled contrast, with thick verticals and sturdy slab-like serifs that are mostly bracketed and softly rounded rather than sharp. The lowercase has a lively, slightly bouncy rhythm with bulbous joins and curved, swelling strokes, while the uppercase stays blocky and stable with strong horizontal emphasis. Numerals are bold and compact, matching the stout serif treatment and maintaining consistent color in text.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and brand marks where bold, characterful letterforms are needed. It also fits packaging, event promotions, and sports or collegiate-style graphics, especially when set large or in short bursts of text.
The font reads as energetic and extroverted, with a retro display attitude. Its chunky slabs and springy italic motion evoke classic sports lettering, signage, and headline typography that aims to feel confident and attention-getting rather than delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver a strong display voice by combining robust slab serifs with an animated italic slant and rounded, friendly shaping. It prioritizes impact and personality, creating a dense, high-ink presence that holds up well in attention-focused settings.
Spacing appears generous for a display face, helping the heavy shapes remain legible in short lines. The italics are primarily achieved through a consistent slant paired with softened curves, producing a friendly, less formal texture than a sharp serif italic.