Slab Contrasted Elvi 3 is a very bold, very wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, logo design, sporty, retro, punchy, confident, loud, impact, movement, display, branding, attention, slabbed, bracketed, chunky, angular, bouncy.
A heavy, forward-leaning slab serif with chunky, bracketed terminals and broad, block-like construction. The shapes are compactly modeled with noticeable stroke modulation and deep ink traps/counters that keep interior space open at display sizes. Serifs read as thick, squared slabs with softened joins, while curves (notably in C, G, O, Q, and the lowercase bowls) stay round but are tightly controlled, giving a sturdy, engineered feel. Overall spacing is generous and the rhythm is energetic, with strong horizontal slabs and angled cuts reinforcing the slanted posture.
Best suited to display contexts where impact matters: headlines, posters, event promos, sports-themed branding, and bold packaging. It also works well for short wordmarks and badges where the slab details and italic momentum can carry the design, but it may feel heavy for long-form reading at small sizes.
The font conveys a bold, high-impact tone that feels sporty and retro, like classic athletic lettering and mid-century promotional typography. Its assertive weight and slanted stance create a sense of motion and confidence, making it feel attention-grabbing and slightly playful rather than formal.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum presence with a dynamic slant and emphatic slab serifs, combining sturdy, readable letterforms with a showy, promotional flavor. Its controlled counters and pronounced terminals suggest a focus on clarity in large settings while preserving a distinctive, retro-spirited voice.
Uppercase forms are particularly squat and powerful, with pronounced slab accents that create a strong baseline and capline presence. Numerals follow the same chunky logic, keeping counters open and silhouettes unmistakable for signage-like clarity.