Slab Contrasted Ibky 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bandera', 'Bandera Cyrillic', and 'Bandera Pro' by AndrijType; 'Bluteau Slab' by DSType; 'FF Milo Slab' by FontFont; 'Weekly' by Los Andes; 'Egyptian Slate' by Monotype; 'PF Bague Slab Pro' by Parachute; 'Kondolarge' by TypeK; and 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports branding, packaging, logos, sporty, retro, assertive, playful, chunky, impact, motion, retro branding, headline strength, athletic tone, blocky, ink-trap feel, soft corners, compact counters, high impact.
A heavy, right-leaning slab-serif with broad proportions and compact internal spaces. Strokes are thick and steady, with subtly chiseled joins and tapered, wedge-like slab terminals that give the serifs a dynamic, cut-in feel rather than perfectly square blocks. Curves are full and rounded (notably in O, Q, and the lowercase bowls), while diagonals and arms show purposeful angularity that reinforces a strong, poster-ready rhythm. The overall texture is dense and dark, with consistent weight and a slightly compressed aperture behavior that keeps forms bold and cohesive at display sizes.
Best suited to display applications where impact and momentum matter—posters, headline systems, athletic or collegiate-style branding, packaging callouts, and logo wordmarks. It can also work for short subheads or emphasis text in editorial layouts, especially where a retro, high-energy voice is desired.
The font projects a confident, energetic tone with a nostalgic, athletic slant. Its chunky slabs and forward italic posture suggest motion and competition, while the rounded bowls and bouncy lowercase add a friendly, approachable edge. The result feels like vintage sports branding and punchy mid-century headline typography, updated for bold contemporary statements.
Likely designed to deliver a bold, energetic slab-serif voice that reads quickly and carries strong brand character. The combination of wide construction, pronounced slant, and chiseled slab terminals suggests an intention to evoke vintage sports and promotional typography while staying robust for modern display use.
The italic angle is pronounced enough to read as intentionally dynamic, but letterforms remain sturdy and legible due to wide bodies and strong serifs. Numerals match the same robust, rounded construction, maintaining a consistent, high-impact color across mixed text. In longer lines, the dense weight and tight counters create a commanding presence rather than a light reading texture.