Slab Contrasted Ihde 3 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FS Silas Slab' by Fontsmith, 'Egyptian Slate' by Monotype, and 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, editorial, confident, vintage, sporty, assertive, emphasis, impact, authority, motion, slab serif, bracketed serifs, oblique stress, compact counters, crisp terminals.
A robust, italic slab-serif with pronounced bracketed slabs and a steady, forward-leaning rhythm. Strokes are thick and confident with noticeable, controlled contrast; curves are smooth and slightly compressed, while joins and terminals stay crisp. The letterforms feel compact and sturdy, with clear, sturdy serifs on caps and strong shaping in the round letters and numerals for high-impact readability.
Best suited for headlines, subheads, and short bursts of copy where a strong italic voice is needed. It works well for posters, sports or collegiate-style branding cues, packaging callouts, and editorial layouts that want a bold, classic accent. It can also serve as an emphatic companion style within text—ideal for pull quotes, leads, or highlighted phrases.
The tone is energetic and self-assured, blending a classic print-editorial feel with a punchy, headline-ready attitude. Its slanted, weighty forms suggest motion and emphasis, giving it a slightly vintage, poster-like presence without becoming decorative.
The design appears intended to deliver a forceful italic slab-serif voice that combines traditional serif authority with modern punch. Its sturdy slabs and controlled contrast aim for impact at larger sizes while preserving clear, legible forms in line settings.
Caps read especially stately due to the broad slabs and firm verticals, while the lowercase maintains a dense texture that holds together well in lines of text. Numerals match the weight and slant, supporting consistent emphasis in display settings.