Slab Contrasted Hodi 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Egyptian' by AVP; 'Intermedial Slab' by Blaze Type; 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types; 'Cargan', 'Equip Slab', and 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype; and 'Arch Creek JNL' by Jeff Levine (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports branding, packaging, logos, sporty, retro, assertive, playful, loud, impact, motion, retro flavor, distinctiveness, display clarity, chunky, bracketed, ink-trap, bouncy, compact.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with chunky proportions and compact interior counters. Strokes are largely monolinear with softly bracketed slab terminals that read as sturdy “blocks,” while many joins and apertures show small notches and triangular cut-ins that add snap and prevent shapes from clogging at bold sizes. Curves are full and rounded, and the rhythm feels slightly uneven in a deliberate, hand-cut way—especially in the lowercase where bowls and shoulders vary for a lively texture. Numerals are stout and prominent, matching the letterforms’ dense color and strong baseline presence.
Best suited for short, bold text where impact matters—posters, headlines, sports or event branding, product packaging, and logo wordmarks. It can also work for pull quotes or section headers, but its dense color and expressive details make it less ideal for long-form body copy.
The overall tone is confident and high-impact, with a vintage, poster-like swagger. Its angled stance and chunky slabs give it an energetic, sporty feel, while the quirky notches and bouncy lowercase add a playful, informal edge.
Likely drawn to deliver maximum visual punch with a retro-leaning, athletic personality: sturdy slab construction for authority, an italic slant for motion, and small cut-in details to keep bold shapes crisp and distinctive.
The design reads best when allowed to breathe: tight counters and thick terminals can merge at very small sizes, but the cut-ins and open shapes help maintain recognizability in display settings. Uppercase feels more uniform and sign-like, while lowercase introduces more character through varied bowls, ear shapes, and lively terminals.