Slab Contrasted Ibvo 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'FF Kievit Slab' by FontFont, 'CamingoSlab' by Jan Fromm, 'Aptifer Slab' by Linotype, 'TheSerif' by LucasFonts, and 'Modum' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, editorial display, assertive, sporty, retro, editorial, punchy, impact, emphasis, heritage, momentum, headline presence, slab serif, bracketed serifs, oblique, sturdy, rounded joins.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and compact counters. Strokes are largely even with subtle modulation, and the letterforms show chunky, bracketed slabs and smooth curves that keep the texture dense and cohesive. Terminals are blunt and stable, with rounded transitions into the serifs that soften the otherwise blocky build. Numerals match the weight and stance, reading as solid and display-oriented rather than delicate or technical.
Best suited to display settings where strong presence matters: headlines, posters, branding marks, and packaging. It can work for short editorial callouts or deck text when you want a dense, forceful texture, but its weight and tight counters make it less ideal for long-form reading at small sizes.
The overall tone is bold and energetic, with a vintage, print-forward confidence. Its slanted posture and thick slabs give it a sporty, attention-grabbing feel that reads as direct and emphatic.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif backbone, pairing stout serifs and broad shapes with an oblique stance for motion and emphasis. It aims for a familiar, vintage-inflected voice that remains highly legible and bold in display use.
The rhythm in text is dark and continuous, with tight internal space and sturdy serifs that hold together well at larger sizes. The oblique angle is consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, reinforcing a unified, forward-leaning momentum.