Slab Contrasted Abgi 3 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype, 'Brignell Slab' by IB TYPE Inc., 'Glance Slab' by Identity Letters, 'Corporative Slab' and 'Sánchez Niu' by Latinotype, and 'Tabac Slab' by Suitcase Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, branding, packaging, sturdy, confident, heritage, collegiate, impact, readability, tradition, authority, clarity, bracketed, blocky, high-ink, lively, robust.
A robust slab-serif with substantial weight, broad proportions, and a distinctly horizontal emphasis. The serifs are heavy and squared with slight bracketing, giving the joins a cushioned, ink-trap-free solidity. Strokes show noticeable modulation—curves and rounds feel a touch lighter than the dominant verticals—while counters stay open for a dense, readable texture. Terminals are firm and blunt, and the overall rhythm is steady, producing a dark, authoritative color in paragraphs and strong presence in display sizes.
This font works well for headlines, subheads, and short blocks of copy where a strong, anchored slab voice is desired. It’s particularly suitable for editorial layouts, book or magazine titling, branding systems that need a traditional backbone, and packaging or signage that benefits from high visual authority.
The tone is confident and traditional, with a pragmatic, workmanlike feel that reads as dependable rather than delicate. Its sturdy slabs and generous width evoke classic print typography—part collegiate, part editorial—suited to messaging that wants to feel established and emphatic.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic slab-serif presence with extra weight and width for impact, while retaining enough modulation and open counters to stay readable in real text. It balances a traditional print sensibility with a bold, contemporary solidity for display-led typography.
The lowercase is straightforward and sturdy, with a single-storey “g” and compact, squared details that keep forms recognizable at a glance. Numerals are heavy and clear, matching the letterforms’ blocky construction and maintaining the same emphatic, grounded personality.