Slab Contrasted Imha 3 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Rabento' by Mans Greback (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, branding, packaging, signage, vintage, western, punchy, editorial, playful, attention, nostalgia, display, personality, impact, bracketed, beefy, inked, high-waisted, rounded.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad, bracketed slabs and sturdy stems. Letterforms show a mix of sharp joins and rounded terminals, with noticeable but controlled stroke modulation that keeps counters open while maintaining a dense, poster-like color. The italic is a true drawing rather than a simple slant, with lively curves in S, a, and g and a forward-driving rhythm. Numerals and capitals feel slightly varied in stance and width, giving the set a hand-inked, display-oriented texture.
Best suited for display sizes where the bold slabs and animated italic rhythm can read as intentional character—posters, headlines, logos/wordmarks, packaging fronts, and short editorial callouts. It can also work for brief subheads, but long body text may feel heavy due to its dense color and prominent serifs.
The font projects a classic, show-card energy—confident and attention-grabbing with a nostalgic, slightly theatrical tone. Its robust slabs and jaunty italic attitude suggest Americana and old-style advertising, while the rounded details keep it friendly rather than severe.
Designed to deliver a forceful, charismatic italic slab voice for attention-first typography. The goal appears to be a vintage-influenced display face that combines sturdy construction with expressive curves for memorable titles and branding.
The uppercase has a strong sign-painting presence, while the lowercase introduces more personality through curved entry/exit strokes and compact, weighty shapes. In the sample text, the dense texture and pronounced serifs create strong word silhouettes that favor impact over quiet neutrality.