Slab Contrasted Ibba 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bluteau Slab' by DSType, 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'FF Milo Slab' by FontFont, 'Rooney' by Jan Fromm, 'Adagio Slab' by Machalski, and 'Modum' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, assertive, sporty, retro, headline, energetic, impact, emphasis, branding, display, athletic, slabbed, bracketed, ink-trap, chunky, dynamic.
A heavy, forward-slanted slab serif with broad proportions and a compact, blocky silhouette. Strokes are sturdy and mostly uniform, with subtle shaping at joins and terminals that reads like slight inktraps or notches in the tightest counters. Serifs are thick and squared with gentle bracketing, helping the forms feel stable despite the pronounced italic angle. Lowercase shows single-storey a and g, rounded bowls, and short, sturdy extenders; the overall rhythm is dense and strongly patterned. Numerals match the weight and slant, with bold, simplified shapes intended to hold up at display sizes.
Best suited to bold headlines, posters, sports or collegiate-style branding, and packaging where strong silhouettes and slanted energy are desirable. It can work for short subheads and pull quotes, but the dense weight and tight internal spaces make it less ideal for extended body text.
The tone is punchy and confident, combining a classic slab-serif toughness with a sporty, poster-like momentum from the italic slant. It feels promotional and attention-seeking, with a hint of mid-century/collegiate flair and a no-nonsense, workmanlike heft.
The design appears intended as an impact-driven display slab: wide, forceful letterforms with sturdy slabs and a consistent italic drive to create motion and emphasis. Its construction prioritizes presence and reproducibility in bold applications over delicate detail.
The counters are relatively tight and the spacing looks intentionally compact, which amplifies impact but can reduce clarity in long lines at smaller sizes. The italic construction appears more like a true slanted design than a simple oblique, with consistent directional stress across curves and slabs.