Slab Contrasted Typa 3 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kontiki' and 'Pulpo' by Floodfonts and 'Chiavettieri' by Kostic (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, sports branding, robust, confident, vintage, editorial, collegiate, impact, heritage, legibility, print robustness, headline strength, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap feel, soft corners, sturdy.
A heavy, slab-serif design with broad proportions, firm verticals, and bracketed slabs that read as solid rectangular terminals. Curves are generously rounded and slightly squarish in places, creating a sturdy, almost “carved” silhouette. Counters are relatively tight for the weight, and joins show subtle notching/ink-trap-like shaping that helps keep forms open at display sizes. The lowercase is compact with a sturdy rhythm, while capitals are wide and emphatic, producing strong, dark headlines with clear, punchy letterforms and tabular-looking figures.
Best suited to display typography where strong presence and quick recognition matter—headlines, posters, storefront or wayfinding-style signage, and packaging labels. The bold slabs and wide proportions also lend themselves well to collegiate or heritage-flavored branding and attention-grabbing typographic lockups.
The overall tone is bold and dependable, with a classic printed feel that suggests traditional signage and old-style editorial display. Its weight and broad stance project authority and warmth at the same time, making it feel both utilitarian and slightly nostalgic.
The design appears intended to deliver a high-impact slab-serif voice that stays legible and controlled under heavy weight. Its bracketed slabs, compact counters, and subtly relieved joins suggest an aim for solid, printable forms with a classic, workmanlike character.
Spacing appears intentionally generous for a slab at this weight, aiding readability in large settings. The numerals and uppercase maintain a consistent, rectangular logic, giving the font a stable, structured texture in blocks of text.