Slab Contrasted Rofe 3 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'MartiniThai Neue Slab V2' by Deltatype; 'Adria Slab' by FaceType; 'Sybilla', 'Sybilla Multiverse', and 'Sybilla Pro' by Karandash; 'PF Centro Slab Pro' by Parachute; 'Engel New' by The Northern Block; and 'Kondolarge' by TypeK (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, signage, sturdy, confident, vintage, friendly, editorial, impact, retro print, robust readability, brand presence, blocky, bracketed, high-ink, compact counters, soft corners.
A heavy slab serif with pronounced, rectangular serifs and a consistent, high-ink silhouette. Strokes show clear but not delicate modulation, with robust verticals and thickened joins that keep counters relatively compact. The letterforms lean on simple geometric construction—rounds are broad and full, terminals are blunt, and serifs are strongly bracketed, producing a steady rhythm. Lowercase appears solid and workmanlike with sturdy bowls and minimal delicacy, while numerals share the same dense, blocky presence for strong alignment in headlines.
Best suited to display sizes where its slabs and heavy stroke mass can deliver maximum impact—headlines, posters, signage, and bold brand marks. It can also work for short editorial callouts or labels where a sturdy, vintage-inflected voice is desired, but extended small-size text will read darker due to the compact counters.
The tone is assertive and dependable, with a distinctly retro, print-forward feel. Its weight and slab structure give it an industrial, poster-like confidence, while the generous shapes keep it approachable rather than severe.
The design appears aimed at creating a strong, traditional slab-serif voice optimized for attention-grabbing typography. Its bracketed slabs and dense proportions suggest an intention to evoke classic print and advertising while staying highly legible in bold display contexts.
In text settings, the dense color and tight interior spaces create a strong typographic “stamp” effect, favoring impact over airiness. The wide, bold serifs and blunt terminals help maintain recognition at a distance and reinforce a classic display texture.