Slab Contrasted Roro 3 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Egyptian' by AVP, 'FF Milo Slab' by FontFont, 'Calanda' and 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype, and 'Bodoni Egyptian Pro' by Shinntype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, signage, branding, packaging, bold, rugged, friendly, retro, authoritative, impact, sturdiness, nostalgia, slab serif, bracketed, blocky, compact, soft corners.
A heavy, display-oriented slab serif with broad proportions and substantial, bracketed slabs. Strokes are thick with noticeable but not extreme contrast, and curves are generously rounded, giving counters a soft, full feel. Terminals and serifs read as rectangular blocks with slight bracketing, creating a sturdy baseline and strong horizontal emphasis. Spacing appears compact and dense in text, with sturdy joins and simplified, high-impact silhouettes that prioritize mass and legibility at larger sizes.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and signage where bold forms and strong slabs can carry from a distance. It can also support branding and packaging that want a retro, sturdy voice, especially for short phrases, labels, and logotype-style treatments.
The overall tone is confident and punchy, with a workmanlike, vintage flavor. Its chunky slabs and rounded forms feel approachable rather than severe, suggesting classic signage and headline typography with a dependable, no-nonsense presence.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif voice: big, sturdy shapes, clear word silhouettes, and a warm, rounded robustness that reads well in display settings.
The figures are equally weighty and attention-grabbing, matching the letters’ strong slab structure. In continuous text the dark color builds quickly, producing a poster-like texture where short lines and generous leading help maintain clarity.