Slab Contrasted Ibdo 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Miura Slab' by DSType; 'Hefring Slab' by Inhouse Type; 'Newslab', 'Sanchez', and 'Sanchez Slab' by Latinotype; 'Egyptian Slate' and 'Isento Slab' by Monotype; and 'Pepi/Rudi' by Suitcase Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, sports, assertive, retro, sporty, editorial, rugged, impact, emphasis, vintage display, headline authority, motion, bracketed, chunky, ink-trap, compact, punchy.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with chunky proportions and a dense, dark color on the page. Strokes are broadly uniform with subtle modulation, and the serifs read as thick, squared slabs that often show slight bracketing. Counters are relatively tight, terminals are blunt, and several joins suggest small ink-trap-like notches that help keep interior spaces open at bold sizes. The overall rhythm is energetic and compact, with strong horizontals and sturdy stems that create a confident headline presence.
Best suited for display settings where impact and character matter: posters, oversized headlines, branding marks, packaging, and sports or event graphics. It can also work for short editorial callouts and subheads, where its dense color and slab structure add authority and immediacy.
The font conveys a bold, no-nonsense tone with a distinctly vintage, display-driven character. Its slanted stance and blocky slabs feel sporty and promotional, evoking posters, product labels, and punchy editorial headers rather than quiet, neutral text.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch through heavy slabs, compact internal spaces, and an italic slant that adds motion. It prioritizes strong silhouette and robust texture for attention-first typography in print-like and promotional contexts.
The figures are robust and attention-grabbing, matching the letterforms’ thick slabs and compact counters. In the sample text, word shapes remain strong and legible at large sizes, with the italic angle adding momentum and emphasis across lines.