Slab Contrasted Ibbe 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'FS Silas Slab' by Fontsmith, 'Calanda' and 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Emy Slab' by Latinotype, 'Marek Slab' by Rosario Nocera, and 'Museo Slab' by exljbris (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, sports branding, signage, western, sporty, retro, assertive, cheerful, impact, retro flavor, brand voice, emphasis, bracketed, rounded, chunky, bouncy, compact.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with chunky, bracketed serifs and softly rounded joins that keep the shapes friendly despite the mass. Strokes stay broadly even, with only modest internal modulation, and counters are fairly open for the weight. The lowercase shows a sturdy, compact rhythm with a single-story “a” and “g,” while the italics are built as true slanted forms rather than cursive. Numerals are stout and energetic, with the “1” featuring a pronounced wedge-like head and the set maintaining a consistent, wide footprint.
Best suited to display applications where weight and personality are desirable: headlines, posters, storefront or event signage, and bold packaging labels. It can also work for short bursts of emphasis in editorial layouts, where its slanted slab voice adds punch without becoming overly decorative.
The overall tone is bold and outgoing, blending a vintage sign/press feel with a playful, sporty swagger. Its slab structure reads dependable and workmanlike, while the pronounced slant and rounded details add motion and friendliness.
Likely designed to deliver maximum impact with a confident, vintage-leaning slab serif voice, combining sturdy construction with an energetic italic slant for attention-grabbing typography.
Serifs and terminals often take on wedge-like, slightly flared shapes that enhance impact at display sizes. The italic angle is strong enough to create momentum, and the broad proportions give words a solid, poster-ready silhouette.