Slab Contrasted Roto 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Arcanite Slab' and 'Nuga' by 38-lineart, 'Clab' by Eko Bimantara, 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype, 'Egyptian Slate' and 'Polyphonic' by Monotype, 'Chercher' by Stawix, 'Kondolarge' by TypeK, and 'Clinto Slab' by XdCreative (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports, robust, retro, friendly, punchy, confident, impact, heritage, readability, stability, blocky, bracketed, softened, compact, poster-ready.
A heavy, blocky slab-serif with broad proportions and firmly planted, rectangular serifs. Strokes are largely uniform, with slightly softened corners and gentle bracketing where serifs meet stems, giving the forms a carved, sturdy feel rather than a sharp geometric one. Counters are relatively compact and apertures tend to be tight, which increases the overall darkness and impact in text. The lowercase shows a double-storey “a,” a single-storey “g,” and robust verticals with short, square terminals, maintaining a consistent, workmanlike rhythm across the set. Figures are similarly weighty and straightforward, built for strong silhouette clarity at display sizes.
Best suited to headlines, signage, posters, and branding where a solid slab-serif voice is needed. It also works well for packaging and identity systems that want a classic, collegiate/editorial weight, and for short emphasis text where its dense color can be used deliberately.
The tone is bold and assertive with a warm, approachable retro flavor—more collegiate and editorial than industrial. Its strong slabs and dense color communicate confidence and stability, while the slightly rounded shaping keeps it from feeling harsh or mechanical.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif structure, prioritizing strong silhouettes and sturdy serifs for attention-grabbing display typography. Its softened geometry suggests an aim for approachability while retaining a confident, traditional presence.
The face maintains a consistent, even typographic color with minimal sparkle; in longer passages it reads as intentionally heavy and compact. The wide set and substantial serifs create a prominent baseline and strong word shapes, especially in all-caps settings.