Slab Contrasted Abge 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Goodall' by Colophon Foundry, 'Egyptian Slate' by Monotype, 'Paul Slab' and 'Paul Slab Soft' by artill, 'Coltan Gea' by deFharo, and 'Museo Slab' by exljbris (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, branding, packaging, heritage, authoritative, bookish, collegiate, impact, tradition, readability, institutional, slab serif, bracketed serifs, robust, compact, sturdy.
A sturdy slab serif with squared, bracketed serifs and a dense, even color on the page. Strokes are thick with modest modulation, and joins are firm and slightly softened, giving the shapes a solid, carved feel rather than a geometric one. Counters are relatively tight and proportions lean slightly compact, while capitals stay broad and stable with flat terminals and confident horizontals. Numerals and lowercase maintain the same robust rhythm, with clear, blocky forms that emphasize weight and structure over delicacy.
Well suited to headlines and subheads where strong serif structure is desired, as well as editorial applications that benefit from a firm, traditional voice. It can also work effectively in branding and packaging that aims for heritage cues and a confident, stamped look, especially in short lines or prominent callouts.
The overall tone is traditional and authoritative, evoking editorial and institutional typography. Its heavy slabs and compact spacing read as confident and dependable, with a subtle collegiate or vintage flavor when used at display sizes.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic slab-serif voice with modern sturdiness: clear, impactful letterforms, strong serifs for presence, and a compact rhythm that holds together in bold typographic statements.
At larger sizes the strong serifs and tight internal spaces become a defining texture, producing a pronounced, poster-like presence. The punctuation and figures shown integrate cleanly into the same squared-off, sturdy construction, supporting consistent typographic color across mixed text.