Slab Contrasted Ihve 3 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kate Slab' by Monday Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports, confident, vintage, athletic, loud, punchy, impact, nostalgia, movement, stability, display, slab-serif, bracketed, rounded, ink-trap, compact.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with pronounced, bracketed slabs and tightly joined terminals. Strokes are robust with moderate contrast, and the serifs read as thick blocks that soften into the stems rather than ending abruptly. Counters are relatively compact, giving the face a dense, poster-ready texture, while rounded corners and slight ink-trap-like notches at joins help keep forms open at display sizes. The overall rhythm is energetic and slightly compressed in the bowls, with a strong baseline presence and sturdy numerals.
Well suited to display applications such as headlines, posters, logos, and packaging where a sturdy, vintage-leaning slab voice is desired. It can also work for sports/club branding and promotional graphics, and for short editorial callouts where emphasis and momentum are needed.
The tone is bold and assertive, with a nostalgic, print-era flavor that recalls old advertising and team or collegiate lettering. Its slanted stance and chunky slabs create a sense of motion and confidence, making it feel extroverted and attention-seeking rather than quiet or literary.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact through weight, slant, and prominent slabs, while maintaining recognizable, readable letterforms. The softened joins and compact counters suggest an intention to stay legible in bold display settings and in inky print-like reproduction.
In text settings, the weight and slant create strong horizontal momentum, and the heavy serifs can form a lively, textured line. The compact interior spaces suggest it will look best with comfortable tracking and generous leading when used in longer blocks, while it naturally excels in short bursts where impact matters most.