Slab Contrasted Miba 3 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, signage, editorial display, industrial, editorial, retro, sturdy, workmanlike, impact, readability, vintage flavor, brand voice, durability, slab serifs, bracketed, ball terminals, typewriter-like, robust.
A sturdy slab-serif with pronounced, square-ended serifs and clear bracketing at many joins, giving the forms a grounded, engineered feel. Strokes show noticeable modulation, especially in rounded letters, while horizontals and slabs read bold and supportive. Counters are relatively open and the overall rhythm is steady, with a mix of geometric structure and softened curves; several lowercase forms feature rounded terminals (notably on a, c, e), adding warmth to the otherwise utilitarian silhouette. Capitals are broad-shouldered and confident, and figures appear solid and high-contrast in their internal shapes, suited to bold display setting as well as emphatic text.
Well suited to headlines, posters, and branding where a bold, dependable voice is needed. The sturdy slabs and clear letterforms also work well for packaging and signage, especially in high-contrast black-on-white applications. In editorial layouts, it can serve as a display companion for section heads, pull quotes, or short, emphatic passages.
The tone is practical and authoritative, evoking classic printing, industrial labeling, and editorial typography. Its heavy slabs and firm stance communicate reliability and impact, while the rounded terminals keep it from feeling overly rigid. Overall it balances a vintage workwear vibe with clean, contemporary readability.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust slab-serif presence with a recognizable, slightly vintage texture, combining firm slabs and bracketing with moderated curves for approachability. It aims for high impact and strong typographic color while staying legible and orderly in longer lines at display and larger text sizes.
The sample text shows strong word-shape definition at larger sizes, with distinctive slab punctuation-like terminals that make the face highly recognizable. Curved letters maintain consistent weight distribution, and the serif treatment remains visually consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals, reinforcing a cohesive, sturdy texture on the page.