Slab Contrasted Tybe 3 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Intermedial Slab' by Blaze Type, 'FF Milo Slab' by FontFont, 'Askan' by Hoftype, 'Rooney' by Jan Fromm, 'MVB Dovetail' by MVB, and 'Mundo Serif' and 'Ni Slab' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, assertive, vintage, collegiate, industrial, friendly, impact, nostalgia, sturdiness, readability, display, chunky, bracketed, rounded, compact, robust.
A heavy, slab-serif design with broad proportions and compact internal counters. Strokes are sturdy with subtly rounded joins and noticeable bracketed serifs that read as thick “feet” and caps rather than razor-sharp terminals. Curves (C, G, O, S) are full and smooth, while verticals and slabs create a strong horizontal/vertical rhythm; contrast is present but secondary to the overall mass. Lowercase forms are sturdy and slightly condensed in their bowls, with short ascenders/descenders and a pronounced, dense texture in paragraph settings.
Best suited for short-to-medium display text where impact and presence matter: headlines, posters, labels, and storefront-style signage. It can also support bold brand marks and packaging systems that want a traditional, rugged slab-serif feel, though its dense color suggests avoiding long body copy at small sizes.
The font projects a confident, no-nonsense tone with a nostalgic, workmanlike flavor. Its chunky slabs and rounded edges evoke traditional poster and collegiate/athletic lettering while staying approachable rather than severe. The overall color on the page is dark and emphatic, giving headlines a punchy, declarative voice.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum legibility and impact through thick strokes, generous slabs, and a steady rhythm that holds together in large, bold blocks of text. Its bracketed serifs and softened geometry aim to balance toughness with warmth, giving it a classic display personality that feels familiar and dependable.
Numerals are especially weighty and attention-grabbing, with simple, bold silhouettes suited to display use. The ampersand and punctuation match the same blocky, bracketed construction, keeping a consistent, sturdy texture across mixed-case settings.