Slab Contrasted Imfe 3 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Sybilla', 'Sybilla Multiverse', and 'Sybilla Pro' by Karandash (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, packaging, book covers, pull quotes, confident, classic, robust, formal, emphasis, authority, heritage, readability, impact, bracketed, ball terminals, ink-trap feel, oldstyle figures, lively rhythm.
A sturdy italic with pronounced slab-like, bracketed serifs and a clear rightward slant. Strokes show noticeable modulation, with thick vertical emphasis and thinner joins that create a crisp, engraved feel. Letterforms are generously proportioned with open counters and a steady baseline rhythm, while the slabs add firm horizontal punctuation at stroke ends. Lowercase includes round, slightly cupped terminals and a two-storey “a,” contributing to a traditional text-italic silhouette; numerals appear oldstyle, with varying heights and strong presence.
This style performs well in display-to-short-text situations such as headlines, magazine typography, book covers, and pull quotes where an italic needs to carry real typographic weight. The robust slabs and clear modulation also suit branding and packaging that aim for a classic, premium voice with strong contrast and presence.
The tone is confident and editorial, combining traditional bookish cues with a bold, attention-getting voice. It feels authoritative and crafted—suited to settings where a classic italic is expected, but with extra weight and character for emphasis.
The design appears intended as a characterful text/display italic that leans on slab-serif solidity and traditional letterform structures to deliver emphasis without sacrificing readability. It aims to feel established and authoritative while remaining energetic through its slant and lively terminals.
Serifs read as strong and supportive rather than delicate, and the italic construction keeps forms legible even at heavier stroke weights. Curves (notably in “C,” “S,” and “e”) have a slightly calligraphic energy, while straight stems and slabs keep the overall texture disciplined.