Slab Contrasted Bere 3 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Malaga' by Emigre (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, sports, retro, lively, sturdy, playful, confident, display impact, vintage flavor, forward motion, brand presence, editorial punch, bracketed, wedge serifs, ink-trap feel, rounded joins, compact.
A heavy italic slab serif with broad, sculpted letterforms and pronounced bracketed/wedge serifs that read as chunky and stable. Strokes show visible thick–thin modulation, with softened corners and subtly cupped terminals that create an inked, slightly compressed feel in counters and joins. The slant is consistent across capitals and lowercase, and the rhythm is punchy, with sturdy verticals, rounded bowls, and compact apertures that keep the color dense in text. Numerals and capitals share the same stout, angled construction, maintaining an even, poster-like texture across the set.
This font is well suited to headlines and short blocks of display text where bold presence and slanted energy are desirable. It works particularly well for posters, packaging, logos/wordmarks, and brand systems that want a vintage or athletic flavor with strong typographic impact. For longer passages, it benefits from generous sizing and spacing to preserve clarity.
The overall tone feels retro and energetic—part athletic display, part vintage editorial. Its bold, slanted shapes and hefty serifs project confidence and motion, while the rounded details keep it friendly rather than severe. The result is attention-grabbing and characterful, with a classic, Americana-leaning warmth.
The design appears aimed at delivering a bold, italicized slab-serif voice that balances rugged structure with playful, inked softness. Its heavy serifs and noticeable modulation suggest an intention to evoke classic print and sign-painting influences while staying highly legible and impactful in display settings.
In the sample text, the dense typographic color and tight interior spaces make it most comfortable at larger sizes, where the sculpted serifs and stroke modulation remain clear. The italic angle adds forward momentum and helps headings feel dynamic without relying on additional ornament.