Slab Contrasted Timy 3 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Egyptian' by AVP, 'Classic Round' and 'Classic XtraRound' by Durotype, 'FF Unit Slab' by FontFont, 'Precious Serif' by G-Type, 'ITC Officina Serif' by ITC, 'Diaria Pro' by Mint Type, 'Metronic Slab Narrow' by Mostardesign, and 'Directa Serif' by Outras Fontes (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, signage, packaging, collegiate, poster, rugged, assertive, vintage, impact, tradition, athletic, display, blocky, angular, chiseled, beveled, bracketless.
A heavy, block-constructed serif with broad, slab-like terminals and sharply chamfered corners that create a faceted, cut-in look. Strokes are predominantly straight with compact counters and minimal curvature, giving the alphabet a tight, sturdy texture. Serifs read as bold rectangular feet rather than delicate brackets, and many joins and terminals show angled cuts that emphasize geometry over calligraphy. Overall proportions are robust and slightly condensed in feel, with clear differentiation between thick stems and narrower internal strokes while maintaining an even, punchy color in text.
Best suited to headlines, posters, team or club identity, and large-format signage where the heavy slabs and chamfered details can read clearly. It also works well on packaging or labels that want a classic, hardworking voice, especially when set with generous tracking to prevent the dense forms from closing up at smaller sizes.
The design projects a strong, no-nonsense tone with a vintage, collegiate energy and a hint of industrial signage. Its angular cuts and dense weight add drama and toughness, making it feel competitive, traditional, and attention-seeking rather than refined or quiet.
This font appears designed to deliver high-impact typographic presence using slab-like serifs and faceted corners, echoing traditional athletic lettering and old-style display wood type. The goal is confident legibility at display sizes with a distinctive, carved geometry that stands out in short phrases and branding.
Numerals and capitals lean into an octagonal, sign-painterly silhouette (notably round forms like O/0) with consistent chamfers that unify the set. The lowercase stays sturdy and readable but retains the same squared-off, slab-terminal language, which keeps the overall rhythm bold and tightly packed.