Slab Contrasted Bela 3 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Milo Slab' by FontFont; 'Sybilla', 'Sybilla Multiverse', and 'Sybilla Pro' by Karandash; 'Mediator Serif' by ParaType; and 'Mislab Std' by Typofonderie (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports branding, packaging, logotypes, athletic, retro, assertive, industrial, playful, high impact, retro flavor, sporty energy, strong branding, compact display, blocky, chunky, bracketed, ink-trap, rounded.
A heavy, right-slanted slab serif with compact, blocky letterforms and pronounced, squared-off serifs. Strokes show clear thick–thin behavior, with stout verticals and slightly tapered joins that create small notch-like details in corners and at terminals. Curves are generously rounded, especially in bowls and counters, while the slabs remain crisp and sturdy, producing a strong, poster-ready silhouette. The rhythm is energetic and slightly bouncy, with noticeable shape variation across glyphs that keeps the texture lively rather than strictly uniform.
This design is best suited to display settings where impact matters: headlines, posters, sports or event branding, and packaging callouts. It can also work for compact logotypes and badges where a retro-strong slab presence is desired, while longer passages benefit from larger sizes and generous leading.
The overall tone feels bold and sporty with a vintage sign-painting and collegiate edge. Its slanted stance and chunky slabs give it an assertive, high-impact voice, while the rounded curves and quirky notches add a friendly, slightly mischievous character.
The letterforms appear designed to deliver maximum presence with a dynamic slant and sturdy slabs, balancing industrial strength with softened curves. The small corner notches and tapered joins suggest an intention to keep heavy shapes from feeling blunt, adding texture and personality without sacrificing clarity at large sizes.
In continuous text the dense weight produces a dark color, so spacing and line breaks become important for readability. Numerals match the robust, slabby construction and read well as display figures, pairing naturally with punchy headlines and short bursts of copy.