Slab Contrasted Ibri 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Alumina' by Rafaeiro Typeiro (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, sports, bold, retro, playful, punchy, sporty, impact, retro flair, liveliness, display emphasis, brand character, chunky, softened, bracketed, ink-trap, bouncy.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions, compact counters, and a distinctly chunky silhouette. Strokes are mostly uniform, with gently tapered joins and softly bracketed slabs that read more like rounded wedges than sharp rectangular feet. Curves are full and slightly squashed, and several terminals show subtle notches/ink-trap-like cut-ins that add snap to the forms. The overall rhythm is energetic and slightly irregular in width, giving letters a lively, hand-set poster feel while remaining clearly constructed.
Best suited to headlines, posters, and short, high-impact copy where its heavy color and distinctive slabs can be appreciated. It can work well for branding and packaging that want a retro, playful confidence, and for sporty or promotional graphics that benefit from bold, slanted emphasis.
The tone is confident and attention-grabbing, with a friendly, vintage flair. Its chunky slabs and buoyant slant feel playful and extroverted, suggesting classic display typography used for exuberant headlines rather than quiet text.
The design appears intended as a high-impact display serif that merges robust slab structure with an italicized, animated stance. Its softened brackets and notched details suggest an aim for personality and print-friendly punch, prioritizing character and presence over neutrality.
In the sample text, the dense weight and tight apertures create a strong black texture, especially in rounded letters and numerals. The italic slant is pronounced and consistent, and the slab accents produce a distinctive "stamped" flavor that stands out at larger sizes.