Slab Contrasted Dilu 3 is a very bold, very wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sports, packaging, robust, vintage, assertive, sporty, poster-ready, impact, heritage, motion, display, authority, bracketed serifs, ink traps, soft corners, heavy terminals, rounded joins.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with pronounced, blocky serifs and noticeable stroke modulation. The letterforms are broad with generous internal counters, and many strokes finish in chunky, slightly rounded terminals that keep the color dense without feeling brittle. Subtle notches/ink-trap-like cuts appear where strokes join, especially in tighter corners and diagonals, helping the shapes stay open at large sizes. The rhythm is energetic and slightly compressed by the slant, with sturdy verticals, wide bowls, and confident, squared-off serifs creating a strong baseline presence.
Best suited to display typography where impact matters: big headlines, posters, signage, and branding marks. The dense weight and wide proportions help it hold its own in short phrases, while the open counters keep it readable in large, punchy editorial callouts or packaging titles. It is less ideal for long passages at small sizes due to its heavy texture and strong slabbing.
The overall tone is bold and extroverted, with a classic Americana/advertising feel. It reads as confident and punchy—more friendly than severe—thanks to the softened corners and rounded counters. The italic angle adds motion, giving it a sporty, headline-forward voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic, attention-grabbing slab serif voice with forward motion and strong silhouette recognition. By combining hefty serifs, controlled contrast, and a lively slant, it aims to create a confident display face that feels traditional yet energetic in modern headline use.
Uppercase forms are particularly blocky and emblematic, while the lowercase keeps the same weight and slabbed personality, making mixed-case settings feel uniformly powerful. Numerals are equally heavy and stylized, matching the letterforms’ chunky serifs and rounded interior shapes for consistent texture in display settings.