Slab Contrasted Hosa 3 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Sybilla', 'Sybilla Multiverse', and 'Sybilla Pro' by Karandash; 'Adagio Slab' by Machalski; and 'PF Centro Slab Press' by Parachute (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports branding, packaging, logotypes, retro, sporty, western, loud, confident, impact, nostalgia, motion, branding, headline clarity, chunky, bracketed, ink-trap, compact, bouncy.
A heavy, forward-slanted slab serif with chunky, bracketed terminals and a strongly sculpted silhouette. Strokes show noticeable modulation, with rounded joins and subtly tapered curves that keep counters open despite the dense weight. Serifs read as thick blocks with softened corners and small notches/ink-trap-like cut-ins at some junctions, adding bite and texture. The overall rhythm is energetic and slightly compressed in places, with a mix of broad rounds and sturdy verticals that gives the set a lively, poster-like presence.
Best suited to display settings where impact is the priority: posters, headlines, event promos, and bold branding. It can work well on packaging and labels where a retro, high-energy voice is needed, and it holds up in short bursts of text at larger sizes.
The tone is bold and extroverted—suggesting vintage headlines, sports signage, and Americana-influenced display typography. Its slant and chunky slabs add motion and bravado, while the softened shaping keeps it friendly rather than severe.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum punch with a lively italic stance and pronounced slab terminals, combining vintage sign-painting and athletic headline cues. Its sculpted details and softened corners aim to keep the weight readable while adding distinctive texture for branding-oriented typography.
Uppercase forms feel particularly emblematic, with strong, squared-off serifs and rounded internal spaces; numerals match the same weight and stance for consistent headline use. The italics are not merely mechanical—curves and terminals appear actively redrawn, contributing to a dynamic, hand-cut feel.