Slab Contrasted Giba 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Egyptian' by AVP, 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype, 'DIN Next Slab' by Monotype, 'Fenomen Slab' by Signature Type Foundry, and 'Museo Slab' by exljbris (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports branding, packaging, logos, confident, retro, sporty, punchy, friendly, display impact, retro feel, athletic energy, bold branding, blocky, rounded, bracketed, soft corners, compact counters.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and strongly weighted strokes. Serifs are thick and blocky with a subtly bracketed feel, and terminals often show soft rounding rather than sharp cuts. The letterforms have sturdy, simplified shapes with relatively tight internal counters and minimal stroke modulation, producing an even, poster-like color. Spacing reads generous for such a heavy style, helping the chunky outlines stay legible at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines and short bursts of text where weight and slant can do the work—posters, sports and team branding, event graphics, and punchy editorial titling. It can also serve as a strong logo or packaging face when a bold, vintage-leaning slab serif presence is desired.
The tone is bold and energetic, with a distinctly retro, athletic flavor. Its slanted stance and chunky slabs convey momentum and confidence, landing somewhere between collegiate signage and vintage advertising. Overall it feels approachable rather than formal, favoring impact and personality over refinement.
Likely designed to deliver maximum impact with a slanted, energetic stance while retaining the grounded stability of slab serifs. The simplified, chunky forms prioritize visibility and a consistent texture, aiming for a bold display voice with nostalgic and sporty associations.
The uppercase has a strong, compact silhouette with wide shoulders and blunt horizontals, while the lowercase maintains the same weighty rhythm and a sturdy, utilitarian construction. Numerals match the heavy texture and maintain clear, simple shapes suited to attention-grabbing settings.