Slab Contrasted Ronu 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Osiris' by Berthold, 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'FF Milo Slab' by FontFont, 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype, 'Corporative Slab' by Latinotype, 'PF Bague Slab Pro' by Parachute, 'Kheops' by Tipo Pèpel, and 'Rogliano' by TipoType (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, signage, sturdy, friendly, retro, bold, loud, impact, readability, nostalgia, blocky, bracketed, softened, chunky, rounded.
This typeface is built from heavy, compact forms with prominent slab serifs and subtly rounded corners that keep the mass from feeling sharp. Strokes are generally even with modest modulation, and the serifs read as thick, block-like terminals that square off many joins. Counters are relatively small for the weight, contributing to a dense, poster-forward texture, while curves (notably in C, O, S, and the bowls of B/P/R) are full and smooth against the squared ends. Lowercase features single-storey a and g and a sturdy, simplified construction overall, with a tall, rectangular i/j treatment and solid, blocky figures that match the letterforms’ heft.
Best suited to display settings where impact is the priority: headlines, posters, labels, and brand marks that need a strong, readable voice. It also works well for signage and short statements in packaging or promotional materials, where its slabbed terminals and dense texture remain clear at large sizes.
The overall tone is confident and workmanlike, with a warm, slightly nostalgic voice reminiscent of signage, sports, and mid-century display printing. Its heavy slabs and rounded mass give it an approachable toughness—assertive without feeling aggressive—making it feel upbeat and attention-seeking in headlines.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch with a sturdy slab-serif structure, combining compact counters and softened corners to balance strength with friendliness. Its simplified lowercase and bold figures suggest an emphasis on practical, high-visibility display typography for print-forward uses.
Spacing and silhouettes create a strong, even rhythm in all-caps, while mixed-case text becomes especially chunky and graphic due to the single-storey forms and tight counters. Numerals are bold and straightforward, designed to hold their shape at large sizes with clear, block-like presence.