Slab Contrasted Ihdu 3 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Emy Slab' by Latinotype, 'Etelka Slab' by Storm Type Foundry, and 'Gintona Slab' by Sudtipos (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, sportswear, packaging, editorial, retro, athletic, assertive, energetic, impact, headline clarity, vintage tone, dynamic emphasis, brand presence, bracketed, ball terminals, high-ink, punchy, compact apertures.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with pronounced bracketed serifs and a compact, ink-rich texture. Strokes show clear thick–thin modulation that reads cleanly at display sizes, with sturdy verticals and slightly tapered joins. Counters are relatively tight and apertures are somewhat closed, reinforcing a dense, impactful color on the page. The lowercase features a double-storey “a” and a more calligraphic, looped “g,” while figures are weighty and rounded with strong slab endings.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and short bursts of copy where a strong editorial voice is needed. It works well for branding marks, event posters, sports or collegiate-style messaging, and packaging that benefits from a sturdy, vintage-leaning italic slab. For longer passages, larger point sizes and generous line spacing help preserve clarity.
The overall tone is confident and punchy, balancing traditional print seriousness with a sporty, poster-like emphasis. Its italic stance and strong slabs give it a sense of motion and urgency, evoking vintage headlines and classic advertising typography. The result feels bold in attitude, slightly nostalgic, and geared toward attention-grabbing statements.
The design appears intended to deliver a forceful italic slab serif for display use—combining traditional serif structure with energetic slant and high visual weight. It emphasizes impact and legibility in big type, aiming for a classic, attention-forward look suitable for titles and promotional typography.
The rhythm is driven by strong horizontals and emphatic serif blocks, creating a consistent, marching cadence in all-caps settings. In text, the weight and tighter openings make it most comfortable at larger sizes where the lively contrast and italic sweep can read as intentional character rather than density.