Slab Contrasted Ihja 3 is a bold, very wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kate Slab Pro Expanded' by Monday Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, book covers, sporty, retro, editorial, confident, energetic, impact, momentum, retro flavor, display clarity, brand voice, slab serif, bracketed serifs, oblique, ink-trap like, ball terminals.
A heavy, oblique slab serif with broad proportions and compact internal counters. Strokes are largely sturdy and even, with subtle modulation and strongly expressed slab feet and heads, often slightly bracketed where they meet the stems. The overall drawing favors rounded joins and softened corners, and several letters show small notches/ink-trap-like cut-ins at tight interior corners, reinforcing a printed, workmanlike texture. Spacing reads generous for a display face, and the wide set plus rightward slant produces a fast, forward rhythm in words.
Best suited to display settings where its width and slabbiness can command attention—headlines, posters, cover titling, and bold brand lockups. It can also work for short bursts of text in packaging or editorial callouts where a strong, retro-leaning voice is desired.
The tone is assertive and kinetic, combining a vintage, athletic feel with editorial punch. Its wide stance and chunky serifs project confidence and approachability, landing somewhere between classic poster lettering and spirited sports branding.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, high-impact italic slab with a nostalgic, print-informed texture—prioritizing presence, speed, and legibility at larger sizes while maintaining a consistent, sturdy rhythm across letters and numerals.
Uppercase forms feel particularly stable and blocky, while lowercase keeps a straightforward, readable structure with sturdy shoulders and simplified terminals. Numerals are similarly robust and display-oriented, matching the same wide footprint and slanted momentum.