Slab Contrasted Ihti 3 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'CamingoSlab' by Jan Fromm, 'Directa Serif' by Outras Fontes, 'Modum' by The Northern Block, and 'Rail' by Type Fleet (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, book covers, assertive, retro, sporty, editorial, energetic, impact, motion, nostalgia, emphasis, display strength, slabbed, bracketed, rounded, compact, punchy.
A heavy italic slab serif with broad, blocky terminals and subtly bracketed joins that keep the shapes smooth rather than rigid. Strokes show a clear diagonal stress with noticeable but not delicate modulation, and the counters are fairly tight, producing dense, impactful word shapes. Serifs are short and sturdy, often wedge-like on diagonals, while curves (C, G, O, S) are generously rounded, balancing the weight with softness. Overall spacing feels moderately tight, and the numerals match the letters in mass and forward-leaning rhythm, reading best at display sizes.
This font is well suited to headlines, deck type, and short bursts of copy where strong typographic presence is required. It works particularly well for posters, packaging, sports or event branding, and book or magazine covers that benefit from a retro-leaning, high-impact italic slab serif.
The tone is bold and insistent, with a vintage, poster-like confidence. Its slanted stance and chunky slabs suggest motion and emphasis, giving it a sporty, headline-driven feel that still works in editorial contexts where strong voice is desired.
The design appears intended to combine classic slab-serif sturdiness with the urgency of an italic display face, prioritizing bold texture and forward motion over delicate detail. It aims to deliver a compact, high-contrast-enough silhouette for attention-grabbing titles and branding.
The italic angle is consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, creating a unified rightward momentum. Diagonal letters (A, V, W, X, Y) lean into the slab treatment with stout terminals, while rounded forms maintain even color across lines of text despite the heavy weight.