Slab Contrasted Robe 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'FF Kievit Slab' by FontFont, 'Calanda' by Hoftype, 'Metronic Slab Pro' by Mostardesign, 'Tabac Slab' by Suitcase Type Foundry, and 'Modum' by The Northern Block (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, sturdy, retro, confident, friendly, editorial, impact, nostalgia, stability, readability, brand voice, bracketed, blocky, softened, rounded, compact.
A heavy slab-serif with chunky, bracketed serifs and a generally rectangular, block-built construction. Strokes are thick with only mild modulation, and many joins show soft curvature that rounds off corners without losing the font’s weighty presence. Counters are compact and the interior spaces stay open enough to keep letters readable at display sizes, while the baseline rhythm feels stable and grounded. The lowercase forms are robust and slightly squat, with sturdy terminals and a consistent, emphatic texture across words.
Best suited to headlines and short passages where strong typographic color is an asset—posters, signage, packaging, and bold brand marks. It can also work for editorial display (pull quotes, section openers) where a sturdy slab voice helps anchor layouts and convey authority.
The overall tone is bold and dependable, combining a vintage, letterpress-like solidity with a warm, approachable friendliness. It reads as confident and attention-getting rather than delicate, giving text a strong headline voice with a touch of classic Americana and editorial heft.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a classic slab-serif silhouette: broad, supportive serifs, compact counters, and a steady rhythm that holds up in large sizes. Its softened corners and consistent weight suggest a goal of combining assertiveness with approachability for display-oriented typography.
The numerals are similarly chunky and even-toned, matching the alphabet’s dense color and giving sequences a strong, poster-ready presence. The sample text shows a tight, cohesive texture that favors impact and clarity over refinement, especially in all-caps settings.