Slab Contrasted Beda 3 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Pulpo' by Floodfonts and 'MC Eafist' by Maulana Creative (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, book jackets, confident, retro, editorial, sporty, assertive, impact, momentum, headline voice, brand presence, vintage nod, bracketed, chunky, rounded, ink-trap hints, compact.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and strongly bracketed, blocky serifs. Strokes show noticeable modulation for an italic, with thickened downstrokes and tighter inner counters that stay open enough to read at display sizes. The lowercase has sturdy, compact forms with rounded joins and occasional teardrop-like terminals (notably on letters like a, f, and j), while capitals are wide and emphatic with stable, squared-off finishing. Overall spacing feels generous and rhythmic, giving the face a punchy, headline-driven texture.
Best suited to display roles where weight and motion are assets: headlines, posters, title treatments, packaging, and bold pull quotes. It can also work for short blocks of editorial text when a dark, assertive typographic color is desired, especially at larger sizes.
The tone is bold and energetic with a classic, slightly vintage flavor—evoking editorial headlines, athletic branding, and mid-century poster typography. Its strong slabbing and italic motion add urgency and momentum, projecting confidence and impact rather than delicacy.
This design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a distinctly serifed, italic voice—combining robust slabs with a fast, forward-leaning rhythm for attention-first typography. The forms prioritize bold presence and clear, characterful shapes that remain legible under heavy weight.
Numerals are similarly weighty and italicized, with clear silhouettes and sturdy horizontals that match the slab system. The sample text shows a dense, high-ink color and consistent slant, producing a cohesive, attention-grabbing line texture in longer settings.