Slab Contrasted Pity 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Equip Slab' and 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype, 'Hefring Slab' by Inhouse Type, 'Weekly' by Los Andes, 'Egyptian Slate' by Monotype, 'Pepi/Rudi' by Suitcase Type Foundry, and 'Paul Slab' and 'Paul Slab Soft' by artill (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, mastheads, bold, confident, retro, collegiate, industrial, impact, authority, display, heritage, chunky, blocky, sturdy, bracketed, ink-trap lite.
A heavy slab-serif design with broad proportions and compact, rectangular counters. The strokes read as largely monolinear at text sizes, with subtle modulation where curves join stems. Serifs are square and robust, often with slight bracketing that helps the joins feel reinforced rather than sharp. Round letters are wide and full, while diagonals keep a firm, straight-sided geometry. Overall spacing and letterforms create a dense, poster-like texture with strong horizontal emphasis.
Best suited for large-scale typography such as headlines, posters, mastheads, and bold branding where strong presence is required. It can work well for sports or collegiate-style marks, packaging, and signage that benefits from sturdy slabs and a compact, impactful texture.
The font communicates weight and certainty, with a classic American display tone that feels vintage and workmanlike. Its sturdy slabs and compact counters give it a no-nonsense, headline-driven personality that can also read as collegiate or editorial depending on context.
The design appears intended as a high-impact slab serif that prioritizes visibility and authority. It balances sturdy, rectangular structure with slightly softened joins to keep heavy forms readable and cohesive in display use.
In the sample text, the dense interior spaces and broad shapes produce high color and strong word silhouettes, especially in all caps. Numerals are equally bold and built for impact, matching the uppercase rhythm and holding their weight well in large settings.