Slab Contrasted Ihra 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'FF Marselis Slab' by FontFont, 'Aptifer Slab' by Linotype, 'TheSerif' by LucasFonts, and 'Bree Serif' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, editorial display, confident, sporty, vintage, editorial, assertive, impact, emphasis, retro tone, display clarity, bracketed, chunky, ink-trap, wedge-like, compact.
A heavy, right-leaning serif design with chunky, slab-like terminals and softly bracketed joins. Strokes stay broadly uniform, with just enough modulation to keep counters open and letterforms crisp at display sizes. The serifs read as squared-off and slightly wedge-shaped, giving strong horizontal emphasis, while the italic slant and compact curves create forward motion. Spacing feels sturdy and rhythmic, and the numerals match the bold, compact texture of the letters for consistent color in mixed settings.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and packaging where strong typographic presence is needed. It also works well for sporty or retro-leaning branding and for editorial display applications such as pull quotes and section openers, where the bold italic rhythm can add emphasis and momentum.
The overall tone is bold and energetic, combining a vintage print sensibility with a punchy, modern confidence. Its slanted stance and thick slabs suggest speed and emphasis, making the voice feel assertive and attention-grabbing rather than delicate or quiet.
Designed to deliver high-impact italic emphasis with sturdy, slab-supported letterforms that hold together as a dense, readable texture. The intent appears to balance a vintage, print-forward character with contemporary clarity for display-driven typography.
Uppercase forms are broad and stable with prominent slabs, while the lowercase keeps a sturdy, editorial feel with rounded bowls and tight joins that help maintain a dense, poster-like texture. The italic angle is pronounced but controlled, preserving legibility in longer lines while still reading clearly as italic.