Slab Contrasted Abli 3 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Alianza' by Corradine Fonts, 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Gaspo Slab' by Latinotype, 'Weekly' by Los Andes, and 'Cabrito' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, book covers, editorial, packaging, sturdy, traditional, confident, workmanlike, authority, readability, print impact, classic tone, bracketed serifs, ink-trap feel, robust, compact joins, soft terminals.
A robust slab-serif design with heavy, blocky serifs and subtly bracketed joins that keep the shapes from feeling purely mechanical. Strokes show noticeable modulation: verticals read darker while curves thin slightly, especially in C, G, and S, giving the face a lively rhythm despite its weight. Counters are relatively open for a slab at this heft, and the lowercase is compact and steady, with a two-storey g and sturdy, rounded bowls. Terminals and corners lean toward softened, slightly cupped details, producing an “ink-trap” or press-friendly impression without becoming overtly distressed.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and prominent editorial typography where a strong, stable voice is needed. The sturdy slabs and open counters also support short paragraphs, pull quotes, and packaging or label-style copy where clarity and impact must coexist.
The overall tone is dependable and authoritative, with a classic editorial flavor. It feels practical and grounded—more newspaper and institutional than fashionable—while the small, softened details add warmth and approachability.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional slab-serif authority with enough stroke modulation and softened joins to stay readable and friendly in real text. It balances display impact with functional legibility for editorial and print-forward applications.
Capitals are broad and emphatic with strong horizontals (E, F, T) and deep slabs that anchor lines of text. Numerals are equally weighty and legible, with clearly differentiated shapes and a consistent baseline presence that suits dense typographic settings.