Slab Contrasted Abpo 3 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Shemekia' by Areatype, 'Calanda' by Hoftype, 'Multiple' by Latinotype, 'Egyptian Slate' by Monotype, and 'Paul Slab' and 'Paul Slab Soft' by artill (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, book covers, posters, branding, bookish, authoritative, heritage, institutional, clarity, authority, editorial tone, print presence, bracketed serifs, sturdy, crisp, robust, clear.
A sturdy slab-serif with clearly bracketed, rectangular serifs and a confident, even rhythm. Strokes read mostly monoline with subtle modulation, giving counters a clean, open feel without becoming delicate. The capitals are broad and steady with strong horizontals, while the lowercase keeps compact proportions and firm terminals; the two-storey a and single-storey g contribute to a familiar text-face structure. Numerals are bold and legible, with strong stems and generous curves that hold up well at larger display sizes.
Well-suited to headlines, subheads, and short-to-medium editorial passages where a strong typographic voice is desired. It can anchor book and magazine design, packaging, and branding that benefits from a classic slab-serif authority, and it performs particularly well in larger sizes where the serifs and sturdy forms define the look.
The overall tone is traditional and dependable, leaning toward editorial and institutional typography. Its heavy, squared serifs and measured forms convey authority and clarity, with a slightly classic, print-oriented presence rather than a sleek modern voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic slab-serif feel with strong presence and high legibility, balancing robust serifs with clean interior space. It aims to create an authoritative, print-friendly texture that works for both statement typography and readable supporting text.
The serifs are prominent and consistent, creating pronounced baseline and cap-line anchoring. Curved letters (C, G, O, S) stay smooth and controlled, while straight-sided forms (E, F, H, I, N) emphasize a structured, no-nonsense texture. In paragraph settings it produces a dark, confident color that suits bold headlines and emphatic text blocks.