Slab Contrasted Ismo 3 is a bold, narrow, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF DIN Slab' by FontFont, 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether, 'Palo Slab' by TypeUnion, and 'Fou Serif CN' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, sports branding, industrial, western, editorial, assertive, rugged, space saving, high impact, vintage display, sturdy branding, blocky, bracketed, compressed, sturdy, chunky.
A heavy, condensed slab serif with squared-off terminals and prominent rectangular serifs. Strokes read mostly even, with just enough modulation to keep the joins and slabs crisp rather than monoline. Counters are relatively tight and the overall rhythm is compact, creating dense word shapes. The lowercase is built with sturdy, vertical stems and short, sturdy serifs, while the numerals follow the same blocky, no-nonsense construction for consistent texture in text.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and bold editorial settings where dense, high-impact letterforms are an advantage. It can work well for packaging, labels, and signage that need a sturdy, utilitarian look, and for branding contexts that benefit from a compressed, hard-working slab serif texture.
The tone is forceful and practical, with an industrial, workmanlike presence that can also lean into a vintage, poster-driven feel. Its compressed proportions and bold slabs give it a confident, attention-grabbing voice suited to bold statements rather than subtlety.
Likely designed to deliver maximum impact in limited horizontal space, combining a compact footprint with sturdy slab serifs for strong silhouette and high visibility. The consistent, blocky construction suggests a focus on punchy display typography with a practical, vintage-leaning edge.
In the sample text, the type forms a dark, continuous color with strong vertical emphasis, making it feel punchy at display sizes. The stout serifs and compact apertures contribute to a rugged, headline-first personality.