Slab Contrasted Ibmu 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Geometric Slabserif 703' by Bitstream, 'Codename FX' by Differentialtype, 'Publica Slab' by FaceType, 'Fried Chicken' by FontMesa, 'Nomos Slab' by Identity Letters, and 'Emy Slab' by Latinotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, sporty, retro, assertive, loud, energetic, impact, motion, heritage branding, headline voice, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap feel, soft corners, compact counters.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with chunky, bracketed serifs and broadly rounded curves. The letterforms are built from sturdy, simplified shapes with minimal detailing, producing a strong, poster-like texture. Curves are generous and slightly squashed, terminals are blunt, and joins often show small notches or cut-ins that add a rugged, mechanical flavor. Spacing and proportions read open and expansive, with large bowls and counters that keep the dense weight from feeling clogged in display sizes.
Best used at display sizes where the heavy slabs and angled rhythm can read as intentional personality. It suits punchy headlines, sports and team-style branding, bold packaging, and large-format signage where immediate impact and a retro-forward voice are desired.
The overall tone is bold and extroverted, with a classic athletic/advertising energy. Its slanted stance and thick slabs suggest speed and impact, evoking vintage sports branding, headlines, and storefront signage more than quiet editorial typography.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum visual punch with a familiar, vintage-leaning slab-serif vocabulary, combining sturdy letter construction with an italic slant for motion and emphasis.
The uppercase has a strong, emblematic presence, while the lowercase keeps the same muscular build and italic rhythm, creating a cohesive texture in words. Numerals are similarly weighty and rounded, matching the font’s broad, confident silhouette.