Slab Contrasted Pila 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Goodall' by Colophon Foundry, 'Sharp Slab' by Monotype, 'Paul Slab' and 'Paul Slab Soft' by artill, and 'Coltan Gea' by deFharo (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, confident, rugged, retro, athletic, sturdy, impact, durability, heritage, signage, team branding, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap feel, compact, loud.
A heavy, slab-serif design with broad proportions and dense, compact counters. The serifs are thick and squared with gentle bracketing, giving joins a carved, stamped quality rather than sharp, hairline transitions. Curves (O, C, S) are full and weighty, while straight-sided forms (E, F, H, N) emphasize a strong vertical rhythm. Terminals and intersections read slightly notched in places, producing an ink-trap-like robustness that helps keep shapes open at large display sizes.
Best suited to display applications where impact and solidity are desired: headlines, posters, storefront or wayfinding-style signage, packaging, and brand marks. It also fits sports and team-oriented graphics, merchandise, and promotional materials where a strong, confident typographic voice is needed.
The overall tone is bold and assertive, with a rugged, no-nonsense presence that feels grounded and workmanlike. Its chunky slabs and compact interiors give it a retro, poster-and-signage energy, reminiscent of athletic, collegiate, or industrial branding.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch with a stable, slab-serif backbone and compact internal spaces, prioritizing presence and durability over finesse. Its forms aim for a classic, practical boldness that holds up in large-scale reproduction and high-contrast layouts.
The lowercase maintains a sturdy, simplified construction with substantial stems and minimal delicacy, keeping texture dark and consistent. Figures are similarly blocky and attention-grabbing, suited to short numeric calls rather than subtle inline data.