Slab Contrasted Ibli 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Arcanite Slab' and 'Nuga' by 38-lineart, 'Artegra Slab' by Artegra, and 'Clinto Slab' by XdCreative (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, branding, sports, packaging, headlines, assertive, retro, sporty, headline, punchy, impact, nostalgia, energy, attention, heavy, slabbed, ink-trap, soft corners, compact counters.
A heavy, slanted display serif with blocky slab terminals and rounded joins that keep the forms from feeling brittle. Strokes are thick and largely even, with broad, squared-off serifs and subtle interior notches/ink-trap-like cut-ins at some joins that add texture and help maintain openings in tight spaces. The proportions read generously wide with stout bowls and compact counters, while the italic angle and strong horizontal slabs create a forward-leaning, energetic rhythm. Numerals and capitals are especially dense and poster-ready, with a consistent, sculpted silhouette across the set.
Best suited to headlines and short statements where strong presence is the priority—posters, product packaging, sports and event graphics, and bold brand marks. It can also work for subheads or pull quotes when set with ample leading and breathing room.
The tone is bold and confident, evoking mid-century advertising, sports lettering, and sign-painter-inspired display typography. Its slant and chunky slabs give it a sense of motion and impact, making it feel competitive, upbeat, and attention-grabbing rather than refined or quiet.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum impact with a vintage-leaning slab character, combining forward-leaning italic momentum with sturdy, block-like terminals for strong, memorable display typography.
The stepped slab treatment and occasional inner cut-ins create a distinctive “carved” texture at large sizes, while the dense weight can make smaller text feel dark if spacing is tight. Uppercase forms appear particularly stable and uniform, supporting strong word shapes in short bursts.