Slab Contrasted Abnu 3 is a bold, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Classic Round' and 'Classic XtraRound' by Durotype, 'FF Kievit Slab' by FontFont, 'Amasis' by Monotype, and 'Adelle' and 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, branding, packaging, confident, traditional, robust, authoritative, impact, clarity, heritage, readability, authority, bracketed, chunky, crisp, ink-trapless, bookish.
A sturdy slab-serif with compact, squared-off terminals and subtly bracketed joins that keep heavy strokes from feeling abrupt. The letterforms show clear stroke modulation: rounded bowls and horizontals read slightly lighter than the main verticals, giving the face a disciplined, print-like rhythm. Uppercase proportions are classical and steady, with broad, open counters in C, O, and G, while the lowercase keeps a workmanlike texture with a single-storey g and strong, flat feet on stems such as n and m. Numerals are weighty and clear, with ample interior space in 8 and a firm, anchored baseline presence overall.
Well-suited for headlines and subheads where a strong serif voice is needed, and for editorial layouts that want a traditional, print-forward texture with extra punch. The weight and sturdy slabs also make it a good fit for branding, packaging, and signage that benefits from firmness and high legibility.
The overall tone is assertive and dependable, combining a traditional book typographic feel with a strong, poster-ready presence. Its slabs and measured contrast convey authority and clarity, reading as confident rather than delicate or playful.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic slab-serif presence with enough contrast and shaping to stay readable and refined, balancing robust impact with a composed, text-friendly rhythm.
Serifs are consistently blocky with clean edges, producing a dark, even color in text while still preserving recognizable shapes at display sizes. The sample paragraph shows stable spacing and a cohesive texture, with punctuation and capitals maintaining the same solid, editorial voice.