Slab Contrasted Hodu 3 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Intermedial Slab' by Blaze Type, 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'CamingoSlab' by Jan Fromm, 'TheSerif' by LucasFonts, 'Bolgica' by Soerat Company, 'Modum' by The Northern Block, and 'Kheops' by Tipo Pèpel (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logotypes, retro, sporty, punchy, confident, lively, impact, motion, attention, retro flavor, brand punch, bracketed, chunky, oblique, rounded, compact.
This typeface is a heavy, right-leaning slab serif with chunky, bracketed serifs and a compact, forward-driving rhythm. Strokes show clear shaping and modulation, with rounded joins and softened corners that keep the forms from feeling mechanical despite their mass. Counters are relatively tight in many letters, and the overall construction favors broad, sturdy silhouettes with occasional angular cuts and tapered terminals that add momentum. Numerals match the letters in weight and presence, with bold, simplified shapes designed to read as strong blocks at display sizes.
It works best in display contexts such as posters, punchy headlines, sports or event branding, and packaging where a bold, energetic voice is desired. It can also serve in short subheads or logo-style lockups, especially where slanted, slab-serif shapes help convey motion and strength.
The overall tone is energetic and assertive, with a retro, headline-ready personality. Its slanted stance and thick slabs suggest motion and impact, giving it a sporty, promotional feel that reads as confident and attention-seeking rather than quiet or editorial.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a dynamic, italic stance and sturdy slab-serifs, balancing a bold promotional presence with softened curves for a more approachable, vintage-leaning finish.
The italicized structure introduces a consistent directional stress across the alphabet, helping long lines of text feel dynamic even at large sizes. The bold slab serifs act as strong visual anchors, creating a distinctive texture that can dominate a layout when set tightly.