Slab Contrasted Imzi 3 is a bold, narrow, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Cornpile' by Typodermic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, sports branding, packaging, retro, athletic, lively, assertive, playful, impact, retro flavor, branding, headline clarity, expressiveness, bracketed, chunky, ink-trap, swashy, bouncy.
A compact, right-leaning slab serif with chunky, wedge-like terminals and strongly bracketed serifs that read as cut or stamped rather than delicately drawn. Strokes show clear but not extreme thick–thin modulation, with heavy verticals and slightly tapered joins that create a crisp, energetic texture. The glyphs are tightly proportioned with short extenders and a steady baseline rhythm; counters stay open despite the weight, and several forms incorporate small notches and angled cuts that add snap. Numerals are robust and display-like, with sturdy curves and firm slab feet that keep color consistent across mixed text.
Best suited to headlines and short blocks of copy where the bold, slanted slabs can project energy—posters, storefront signage, sports-themed branding, and punchy packaging or labels. It can also work for subheads or pull quotes when you want a dense, vintage-flavored emphasis.
The overall tone feels vintage and sporty—confident, brisk, and a bit theatrical. Its slanted stance and chunky slabs suggest classic signage, old-school advertising, and energetic headlines rather than quiet neutrality.
The design appears intended to merge a sturdy slab-serif backbone with an italicized, display-forward attitude. The goal seems to be high impact and recognizability, using bracketed slabs and angular cut details to create a distinctive, retro-leaning voice.
In running text, the texture is dense and punchy, with a distinctive “cut” silhouette at serifs and terminals that helps characters separate even at heavier sizes. The lowercase shows a friendly bounce and slightly idiosyncratic details (notched joins and angled terminals) that make the face feel more expressive than strictly utilitarian.