Slab Contrasted Ibne 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Sybilla Multiverse' and 'Sybilla Pro' by Karandash, 'Faraon' by Latinotype, 'Adagio Slab' by Machalski, and 'PF Centro Slab Press' by Parachute (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports branding, packaging, signage, retro, western, sporty, playful, confident, attention grabbing, retro signage, bold branding, dynamic emphasis, chunky, bracketed, rounded, bouncy, expressive.
A heavy, italicized slab-serif with compact, blocky letterforms and prominent, squared serifs softened by subtle rounding and bracketing. Strokes are generally broad and even, with gentle modulation that shows most clearly in curved joins and terminals rather than sharp high-contrast transitions. The slant and slightly irregular internal spacing create a lively rhythm, while counters stay fairly open for a weight this dense. Numerals and lowercase share the same sturdy, poster-ready construction, with a generally upright vertical structure pushed forward by the italic angle.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and bold editorial callouts where the heavy slabs and italic momentum can carry personality. It also fits branding applications like sports identities, retro-themed packaging, and signage that benefits from a sturdy, high-impact look.
The overall tone is bold and extroverted, pairing a vintage sign-painting and Americana feel with a punchy, energetic lean. It reads as friendly and attention-grabbing rather than formal, with a swagger that suggests motion and impact.
The font appears designed to deliver maximum visual punch with a nostalgic, slab-serif flavor, using an italic angle and chunky serifs to create motion and confidence. Its forms prioritize strong silhouettes and a lively text color for display typography.
The design’s character comes from the combination of thick slabs, softened corners, and the italic stance, which together produce a strong silhouette and a slightly bouncy texture in lines of text. The weight creates high ink coverage, making word shapes feel solid and emphatic at display sizes.