Slab Contrasted Abby 3 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Foro Rounded' by Hoftype, 'Basil' by Karandash, 'Faraon' by Latinotype, 'Tabac Slab' by Suitcase Type Foundry, 'Kheops' by Tipo Pèpel, and 'Cabrito' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, book covers, branding, confident, robust, editorial, classic, workmanlike, impact, authority, print feel, sturdy legibility, heritage tone, bracketed serifs, ink-trap feel, soft corners, compact counters, heavy slabs.
A heavy slab-serif design with substantial, rectangular serifs and gently bracketed joins that soften the otherwise sturdy construction. Strokes show moderate modulation, with thick verticals and slightly lighter connecting curves, keeping forms crisp without feeling monoline. Terminals are blunt and squared, and many curves have a subtly flattened, utilitarian finish that adds a faint ink-trap/press-like flavor. Uppercase proportions are broad and stable, while the lowercase is compact and dense, with round letters (a, e, o) showing tight apertures and counters. Numerals are sturdy and open, matching the text color and maintaining clear differentiation at display sizes.
Best suited for headlines, titles, and other prominent settings where its strong slabs and weight can anchor a layout. It also fits packaging and brand marks that need a sturdy, heritage-leaning voice, and can work for short editorial blurbs or pull quotes where a dense, authoritative texture is desired.
The overall tone is assertive and dependable, with an editorial, print-forward presence. It evokes traditional slab-serif sturdiness—practical and authoritative—while the softened brackets and compact rhythm keep it approachable rather than severe.
This font appears designed to deliver a bold, dependable slab-serif voice with a slightly traditional print sensibility—prioritizing strong impact, clear lettershapes, and a consistent, confident text color in display use.
In the text sample, the face builds a dark, even texture with strong baseline emphasis from the serifs, making it particularly striking at large sizes. Spacing appears generous enough for display and short text blocks, though the dense internal shapes suggest it benefits from comfortable leading in longer passages.