Slab Contrasted Ihru 3 is a very bold, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Polyphonic' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logotypes, sporty, retro, confident, punchy, editorial, impact, motion, headline emphasis, brand voice, retro appeal, slabbed, bracketed, ink-trap feel, compact, high-impact.
A heavy italic slab serif with assertive, blocky forms and tightly controlled counters. The lettershapes show bracketed slab terminals and wedge-like joins that create a sturdy, slightly carved look, with moderate stroke modulation that reads more clearly in the curves and diagonals. Italic slant is strong and consistent, giving the design forward motion while keeping proportions compact and dense. Numerals are bold and simplified for impact, matching the strong rhythm of the capitals.
Best suited to display settings such as headlines, posters, and bold editorial callouts where its dense weight and italic drive can do the work. It also fits sports branding, packaging, and logo-style wordmarks that benefit from a strong, vintage-leaning slab serif voice.
The overall tone is energetic and forceful, with a distinctly vintage, headline-driven attitude. Its slanted stance and chunky slabs evoke classic sports branding and mid‑century editorial display work, projecting confidence and momentum.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a fast, forward-leaning silhouette, combining sturdy slab-serif structure with a dynamic italic rhythm. It prioritizes bold readability and graphic presence over delicacy, aiming for attention-grabbing titles and branding.
Spacing and massing feel deliberately tight, producing a dark, unified texture in text lines. The italic construction emphasizes angled cuts and sturdy serifs, which helps maintain clarity at large sizes while keeping a strong, poster-like presence.