Slab Contrasted Ibsi 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Weekly' by Los Andes, 'Cyntho Next Slab' by Mint Type, 'Egyptian Slate' and 'Prelo Slab Pro' by Monotype, and 'Pepi/Rudi' by Suitcase Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports graphics, confident, retro, editorial, sporty, loud, impact, headline voice, retro appeal, forward motion, sturdy emphasis, bracketed, beefy, punchy, compact serifs, sturdy.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and chunky, bracketed serifs that read clearly at display sizes. Strokes are dense and mostly even, with only modest modulation, and the counters stay open enough to keep letters from clogging despite the weight. Terminals are squared and firm, and the italics feel driven by a consistent slant rather than calligraphic entry/exit strokes. Overall spacing and rhythm produce a solid, blocky texture that emphasizes mass and forward motion.
Best suited for headlines, subheads, and short display copy where a strong, energetic voice is needed. It also fits branding and packaging that benefit from a sturdy, nostalgic slab-serif presence, as well as sports, event, and promotional graphics that need immediate impact.
The font projects a bold, assertive tone with a vintage, print-forward character. Its strong slabs and steady slant evoke classic headlines, sports or collegiate energy, and mid‑century editorial advertising. The overall impression is pragmatic and punchy rather than delicate or formal.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence in a slanted slab-serif style, combining thick strokes and robust serifs with a lively forward angle. It prioritizes attention and readability at larger sizes, aiming for a classic, print-inspired voice that feels energetic and dependable.
The numerals match the letterforms in weight and stance, maintaining the same chunky serif treatment and forward-leaning posture. In paragraph-like setting the texture becomes dark and emphatic, making it best suited to short runs where impact matters more than subtlety.