Slab Contrasted Ibko 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bluteau Slab' by DSType, 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'FF Milo Slab' by FontFont, 'Prelo Slab Pro' by Monotype, 'PF Bague Slab Pro' by Parachute, and 'Kheops' by Tipo Pèpel (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, headlines, sports branding, packaging, signage, retro, assertive, sporty, headline, western, impact, nostalgia, athletic energy, poster appeal, brand stamp, chunky, bracketed, ink-trap, rounded, lively.
A heavy, forward-slanted slab serif with broad proportions and substantial, bracketed serifs. Strokes are dense and mostly even, with softened joins and small cut-ins at corners that read like subtle ink traps, giving the shapes a carved, punchy look. Counters are compact but clean, and the overall rhythm is energetic, with round forms (O, Q, 0, 8) staying full and open while diagonals and terminals keep a sturdy, blocky presence. Numerals match the weight and stance, emphasizing strong silhouettes over fine detailing.
Best suited to display settings where impact matters: posters, large headlines, sports and team-style branding, and bold packaging. It can also work for short, emphatic lines in editorial layouts, but its dense weight and strong slant make it more effective for titles and callouts than extended body text.
The tone is bold and extroverted, mixing a vintage, poster-like solidity with a sporty, display-forward swagger. Its italic stance and chunky slabs create a sense of motion and confidence, suggesting classic Americana or scoreboard energy rather than quiet refinement.
Designed to deliver maximum punch with a recognizable slab-serif voice, combining a strong italic stance with chunky, bracketed serifs for a confident, heritage-leaning display look.
The face maintains a consistent, dark color across lines, and the italic slant is pronounced enough to feel dynamic without becoming cursive. Curved letters show noticeable shaping at transitions into serifs, which helps keep the forms legible at large sizes while reinforcing the rugged, stamped character.