Slab Contrasted Dihu 3 is a very bold, wide, high contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports branding, packaging, signage, confident, sporty, vintage, loud, energetic, impact, nostalgia, athletic, headline emphasis, brand voice, bracketed, ink-trap feel, ball terminals, wedge joins, compact counters.
A forceful, right-leaning serif with heavy, slab-like terminals and pronounced bracketing that gives the joins a sculpted, carved feel. Strokes show clear modulation, with thick stems and slimmer connecting strokes that create a punchy rhythm at display sizes. The letterforms are broad and stable, with rounded corners and occasional bulbous or teardrop-like terminals that soften the otherwise muscular construction. Counters are relatively tight, and the overall spacing reads dense and compact, emphasizing a solid, poster-ready texture.
Best suited to headlines, posters, signage, and branding where a strong, attention-grabbing voice is needed. It fits particularly well in sports-inspired identities, bold editorial titling, and packaging or labels that benefit from a vintage, high-impact look. For longer text, it will perform better in short bursts (pull quotes, subheads) rather than continuous reading.
The tone is assertive and showy, evoking classic sports lettering and mid-century advertising headlines. Its slanted, high-energy stance and chunky serifs give it a competitive, “big statement” personality that feels nostalgic without being delicate.
Likely designed to deliver an italicized, high-impact slab-serif presence that combines traditional serif cues with a punchy, contemporary display rhythm. The contrast, bracketing, and rounded details appear aimed at creating a distinctive silhouette that holds up in large-scale applications and identity work.
The slant is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, helping blocks of text feel unified and fast-moving. Round characters (like O and 0) appear fuller and slightly squarer in proportion, reinforcing the sturdy, billboard-like color. In longer lines, the dense internal space and strong contrast suggest it will read best with generous size and breathing room.