Slab Contrasted Buda 3 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Pulpo' by Floodfonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, confident, vintage, editorial, sporty, playful, impact, motion, retro flavor, friendly strength, bracketed, rounded, ink-trap, ball terminals, bouncy.
A bold, right-slanted slab serif with compact, rounded forms and firmly bracketed slabs. Strokes show a noticeable but controlled contrast, with heavy horizontals and thickened joins that create a dark, even texture in text. Counters are relatively small and softly shaped, and several letters and figures use curved or ball-like terminals that add bounce to the silhouettes. The overall drawing feels sturdy and slightly condensed in its interior space, with a lively rhythm created by the italic angle and varied curve tension.
It performs best in headlines, posters, and brand marks where its bold slabs and italic momentum can be read as motion and confidence. The strong texture also fits packaging and labels, and it can work for short editorial callouts or pull quotes where a vintage-leaning emphasis is desired.
The tone reads energetic and assertive, with a retro, display-forward character. Its chunky slabs and springy terminals evoke classic advertising, athletic branding, and mid-century editorial headlines, balancing toughness with a friendly, slightly whimsical warmth.
The design appears intended to deliver high-impact, slanted slab-serif typography with a classic, slightly playful voice. Its combination of heavy serifs, rounded detailing, and controlled contrast suggests a focus on display readability and distinctive personality over neutrality.
In the sample text the font maintains strong word shapes and a consistent, dark color, especially at larger sizes. The numerals appear robust and stylized, matching the letterforms’ rounded joins and prominent serif treatment, making them well-suited for attention-grabbing settings.