Slab Contrasted Ihnu 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Arcanite Slab' and 'Nuga' by 38-lineart, 'Martini' by Katatrad, 'Metronic Slab Pro' by Mostardesign, 'Etelka Slab' by Storm Type Foundry, 'Gintona Slab' by Sudtipos, and 'Clinto Slab' by XdCreative (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, confident, retro, sporty, editorial, industrial, impact, momentum, heritage, signage, headline, slab serifs, bracketed serifs, rounded corners, ink-trap feel, compact apertures.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and dense, emphatic strokes. The letterforms show sturdy slab terminals with slight bracketing and subtly rounded joins, giving the design a machined yet softened feel. Counters are relatively tight and apertures compact, while curves are full and steady, producing a strong, even texture in words. The numerals and capitals keep a bold, poster-forward presence, and overall spacing reads as solid and blocky rather than airy.
Best suited to display roles where impact and momentum matter: headlines, posters, cover lines, and bold brand statements. It can also work for packaging and signage that benefits from sturdy letterforms and a vintage-leaning voice, especially at medium to large sizes.
The tone is assertive and energetic, with a vintage headline flavor that hints at mid-century advertising and sports titling. Its weight and slanted posture make it feel fast and commanding, while the slab structure adds a dependable, workhorse attitude.
The design appears intended to combine the solidity of slab serifs with an energetic, italicized stance, delivering high-impact readability and a retro-tinged personality for attention-driven typography.
In the text sample the strokes hold together well at large sizes, creating a punchy, continuous rhythm with pronounced silhouettes. The italic construction is clearly integral to the design (not a simple slant), and the strong serifs help maintain character definition in dense settings.