Slab Contrasted Piho 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Bluteau Slab' by DSType, 'FF Kievit Slab' and 'FF Milo Slab' by FontFont, 'Calanda' and 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype, 'Modum' by The Northern Block, and 'Paul Slab Soft' by artill (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, logos, confident, retro, editorial, athletic, industrial, impact, heritage, authority, readability, branding, blocky, bracketed, robust, compact, ink-trap-like.
A heavy slab-serif with broad, assertive proportions and strongly defined rectangular serifs. The letterforms show a sturdy, mostly geometric construction with softened curves and subtle bracketing where stems meet slabs, giving the joins a slightly sculpted feel. Counters are relatively open for the weight, and curves (C, G, O, S) maintain a smooth, rounded rhythm against the squared-off terminals. Lowercase forms are compact and sturdy, with a single-storey a and g, a pronounced ear on g, and a short, stout r; numerals are similarly bold and block-like with clear silhouettes.
Best suited to display contexts such as headlines, posters, and bold editorial callouts where its slabs and weight can carry visual hierarchy. It also fits branding applications—especially sports, collegiate, or heritage-leaning identities—and can work on packaging or labels when a strong, trustworthy tone is desired.
The overall tone is bold and emphatic, with a nostalgic, print-forward character that feels at home in mid-century-inspired or collegiate settings. Its strong slabs and broad shapes communicate solidity and straightforwardness, reading as confident and attention-grabbing rather than delicate or refined.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a stable, print-centric slab-serif voice, balancing rounded bowls with squared terminals for a classic, workmanlike presence. It prioritizes recognizability and punch in short phrases while retaining enough internal space to remain legible in dense settings.
At text sizes the density is high and the spacing appears intentionally tight, producing a dark, poster-like texture. The serifs and terminals stay consistent across caps, lowercase, and figures, reinforcing a cohesive, sign-painter/wood-type-adjacent impression while keeping counters and key apertures (notably in e and a) readable.