Slab Contrasted Abde 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'Classic Round' and 'Classic XtraRound' by Durotype, 'Calanda' and 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Multiple' by Latinotype, 'Adagio Slab' by Machalski, 'Modum' by The Northern Block, and 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, branding, posters, packaging, confident, retro, sturdy, friendly, impact, readability, print feel, warmth, bracketed, chunky, ink-trap feel, rounded.
A robust slab-serif with heavy, rectangular serifs and subtly bracketed joins that keep the forms from feeling mechanical. Strokes are mostly even with gentle modulation, and the overall geometry mixes sturdy verticals with rounded bowls and soft interior curves. Counters are fairly open for the weight, terminals are blunt, and the typography reads with a steady, rhythmic texture in text. Figures and capitals feel compact and solid, with a slightly old-style warmth rather than a sharp, geometric finish.
Well-suited for headlines and subheads where a strong, print-forward presence is needed, and it also performs convincingly in short-to-medium editorial text at comfortable sizes. It can add character to branding, packaging, and posters that benefit from a sturdy slab-serif voice and a warm, slightly retro texture.
The font conveys a confident, dependable tone with a touch of vintage editorial character. Its chunky slabs and soft shaping give it a friendly, approachable authority that feels at home in traditional print-inspired settings as well as contemporary branding that wants warmth and weight.
Likely designed to deliver the authority and impact of a slab serif while keeping the shapes approachable through softened curves and bracketed serif connections. The emphasis appears to be on legible, weighty typography that holds up in both display settings and heavier text applications.
In the sample text, the dark color and firm serifs create strong word shapes and a pronounced horizontal baseline, while rounded bowls and bracketed serifs help maintain smooth reading flow. The overall impression is sturdy and high-impact without becoming overly rigid.