Slab Contrasted Hofu 3 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types; 'Calanda', 'Cargan', and 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype; and 'Amasis' and 'Polyphonic' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports branding, packaging, logotypes, retro, assertive, sporty, editorial, playful, impact, momentum, nostalgia, attention, readability, chunky, bracketed, ink-trap, dynamic, compact.
A heavy, right-slanted slab serif with compact, rounded counters and tightly packed interior spaces. Strokes show clear thick–thin modulation, with thick stems and slightly tapered joins that keep the forms from feeling purely geometric. Serifs are sturdy and slab-like with softened, bracketed transitions, and several terminals show subtle notches/ink-trap-like cut-ins that sharpen the silhouette at small angles. The overall rhythm is energetic and uneven in a deliberate way, with sturdy uppercase, bouncy lowercase, and bold, highly legible figures.
Best suited for display applications where impact matters: posters, headlines, sports and team-style branding, packaging, and bold wordmarks. It can also work for short bursts of editorial emphasis (pull quotes or section headers), but its dense weight and tight counters suggest keeping text sizes comfortably large.
The tone is punchy and confident, leaning into a vintage, poster-ready attitude. Its italic momentum and chunky slabs evoke classic sports lettering and mid‑century editorial display, while the rounded shapes keep it friendly rather than severe.
This design appears intended to deliver a high-impact italic slab voice that reads quickly and feels energetic. The combination of strong slabs, noticeable modulation, and small cut-in details suggests a focus on creating a distinctive, vintage-leaning display texture that stays legible under heavy weight.
The face maintains strong color on the page, especially in running display text, where the slant and dense stroke weight create a fast, forward-leaning texture. Curved letters (like O, Q, and the lowercase bowls) emphasize a soft, inflated feel that contrasts nicely with the crisp serif edges and cut-in details.