Slab Contrasted Ibpo 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'FF Marselis Slab' by FontFont, 'TheSerif' by LucasFonts, 'DIN Next Slab' by Monotype, 'Directa Serif' by Outras Fontes, 'Belle Sans' by Park Street Studio, 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether, and 'Gonia' by Typogama (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, assertive, retro, athletic, editorial, punchy, impact, motion, nostalgia, bold branding, display readability, slab serif, bracketed, ink trap, ball terminals, wedge joins.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with compact, rounded bowls and sturdy, blocky serifs. Strokes feel mostly even, with subtle shaping at joins and corners that gives a slightly carved, ink-aware look. Terminals are often blunt or softly rounded, and several forms show small notches or pinch points where strokes meet, adding texture without breaking the dense silhouette. Spacing is tight-to-moderate and the overall rhythm is energetic, with bold counters and a consistent forward slant across caps, lowercase, and figures.
Best suited to short-to-medium display text where impact matters: headlines, poster typography, sports or event branding, and bold packaging statements. It can also work for section headers or pull quotes in editorial layouts, especially when a retro, high-energy voice is desired.
The tone is confident and muscular, with a distinctly vintage flavor reminiscent of mid-century sports lettering and bold editorial titling. Its slanted stance and chunky slabs create motion and urgency, making it feel energetic and attention-grabbing rather than delicate or formal.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a confident slanted posture, combining sturdy slab serifs with rounded, ink-conscious shaping for a lively, vintage-leaning display texture.
The uppercase set reads especially strong in display settings, while the lowercase maintains the same hefty presence with rounded forms that keep long lines from feeling overly rigid. Numerals match the weight and slant, helping mixed text and pricing or dates stay cohesive in headlines.