Slab Contrasted Ihri 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype; 'Fenomen Slab' by Signature Type Foundry; and 'Eigerdals Slab', 'Haboro Slab', and 'Haboro Slab Soft' by insigne (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, packaging, branding, vintage, assertive, sporty, industrial, impact, emphasis, readability, retro tone, display strength, bracketed serifs, chunky, ink-trap hints, angled terminals, tight apertures.
A heavy, right-leaning serif with chunky, bracketed slab-like feet and compact counters. Strokes are broadly even with subtle modulation, and the joins and inside corners show slightly scooped shaping that keeps dense forms from clogging. Terminals are often angled, giving the alphabet a forward, energetic rhythm, while round letters (C, G, O, Q) stay full and sturdy. Lowercase forms are robust and slightly compressed, with a single-storey a and g, short ascenders, and a strong, consistent baseline presence; figures follow the same solid, slightly squarish construction.
This font is well suited to headlines, standfirsts, pull quotes, and display copy where impact and momentum matter. It can also work for branding, labels, and packaging that want a sturdy, slightly vintage voice. For longer passages, it’s best used when you want a dense, emphatic texture rather than a light, relaxed read.
The overall tone is confident and punchy, combining a classic print sensibility with a brisk, athletic slant. It feels workmanlike and emphatic—more headline-driven than delicate—suggesting posters, packaging, and editorial typography with a retro edge.
The design appears intended to deliver strong, slanted emphasis with a sturdy serif framework—prioritizing legibility under heavy weight while maintaining a distinctive, energetic texture. Its shaping balances traditional slab cues with refined corner treatment to keep counters open in bold settings.
The italic angle is pronounced enough to read as intentionally dynamic rather than merely oblique, and the serif treatment stays consistent across caps, lowercase, and numerals. Spacing in the sample text looks tuned for dense setting, with forms that hold their shape well at larger sizes while remaining readable in shorter bursts of text.