Slab Contrasted Abhi 3 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Goodall' by Colophon Foundry, 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype, 'ITC Lubalin Graph' by ITC, 'Sharp Slab' by Monotype, and 'Helserif' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, editorial, branding, confident, traditional, collegiate, assertive, impact, authority, readability, tradition, display strength, blocky, bracketed, sturdy, high-ink, compact joints.
A robust slab serif with heavy, squared terminals and clearly bracketed slabs that blend smoothly into the stems. Counters are relatively open for the weight, and the curves (C, G, O) read round and full, while joins and corners stay crisp and sturdy. The lowercase shows a single-storey g and a compact, rounded a with strong feet, creating a hearty rhythm in text. Numerals are similarly weighty and straightforward, with simple, stable construction and prominent slabs on linear forms.
Well-suited to headlines, cover lines, posters, and packaging where a strong slab-serif presence is desired. It can also work for short editorial subheads or pull quotes, producing a dark, solid text color that emphasizes impact over delicacy.
The overall tone is strong and dependable, with an institutional, editorial flavor that feels rooted in traditional printing and display typography. Its thick slabs and confident shapes give it an authoritative, no-nonsense voice, while the rounded counters keep it approachable rather than severe.
The design appears aimed at delivering a classic slab-serif authority with strong display impact, pairing sturdy, bracketed serifs with open counters to stay readable at larger sizes. It balances traditional cues with a simplified, high-contrast silhouette meant to hold attention in bold typographic applications.
At the sizes shown, the heavy serifs and dense color create a bold typographic texture, especially in tight settings. The uppercase has a poster-like presence, while the lowercase maintains legibility through open bowls and clear differentiation between forms like i/l and n/h.