Slab Contrasted Suhu 3 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bluteau Slab' by DSType, 'FF Kievit Slab' and 'FF Milo Slab' by FontFont, 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype, 'PF Centro Slab Pro' by Parachute, 'Bolgica' by Soerat Company, and 'Tabac Slab' by Suitcase Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, poster, collegiate, western, friendly, assertive, impact, nostalgia, legibility, bold voice, display use, bracketed, blocky, rounded, bulbous, ink-trap-like.
A heavy, block-forward slab serif with broad proportions and compact internal counters. Strokes show noticeable but controlled contrast, with sturdy verticals and thickened terminals that read as slightly rounded and softly bracketed rather than razor-sharp. The serifs are bold and rectangular, giving strong horizontal anchoring, while curves (notably in C, G, O, S) are full and somewhat squarish in their transitions. Lowercase forms keep a robust, chunky rhythm; bowls and apertures are tight, and joins suggest subtle ink-trap-like notches in a few letters, adding clarity at small gaps without breaking the overall solidity.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and branding where thick strokes and slab serifs can deliver immediate presence. It works well for packaging, signage, badges, and title treatments that benefit from a vintage or collegiate feel, especially in short phrases and large sizes.
The tone is confident and attention-grabbing, with a nostalgic flavor that recalls campus athletics, circus/broadsheet headlines, and old-time display typography. Its mass and squared warmth make it feel approachable yet emphatic, ideal when you want text to sound bold, hearty, and slightly retro.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display slab that balances rugged, rectangular structure with softened curves for readability and charm. Its overall goal seems to be delivering a strong, retro-leaning voice that remains legible and cohesive across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals.
In longer lines of the sample text, the dense color and tight counters create strong texture and high impact, but also a pronounced darkness that favors display sizes. Numerals match the headline weight and maintain the same blocky, slabbed voice, supporting bold numbering in signage or packaging.