Slab Contrasted Tila 3 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Kievit Slab' by FontFont, 'Foro Rounded' by Hoftype, 'Open Serif' by Matteson Typographics, 'Cabrito' by insigne, and 'Arventa Slab Pro' by preussTYPE (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, branding, retro, bold, friendly, robust, industrial, high impact, vintage flavor, sturdy readability, display emphasis, slab-serif, bracketed, rounded, soft corners, sturdy.
A heavy slab-serif with broad proportions and chunky, bracketed serifs that read as softly squared rather than razor-sharp. Strokes are thick with visible (but not high) contrast, and terminals tend to end in blunt, rounded corners that keep the texture dense and even. Counters are compact and the joins are sturdy, giving the letters a solid, slightly compressed interior feel despite the wide set. Numerals and capitals share the same blocky, stable construction, producing a consistent, emphatic rhythm in text.
Best suited to display work such as headlines, posters, labels, and storefront-style signage where strong structure and high presence are desirable. It can also support branding systems that want a vintage or industrial flavor, especially when paired with a simpler text face for longer reading.
The overall tone feels retro and workmanlike, like printed display type from mid-century packaging or headline settings. Its softened slab details add approachability, balancing the assertive weight with a friendly, familiar voice.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a sturdy slab-serif voice, combining bold, wide letterforms with softened details to stay readable and approachable in large-format typography.
In the sample text, the strong serifs and tight counters create a dark, poster-like color that holds together well at large sizes. The shapes maintain a steady baseline presence and a confident, no-nonsense silhouette suitable for attention-grabbing settings.