Slab Contrasted Ibfa 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Miura Slab' by DSType; 'Certo', 'Egyptian Slate', and 'Prelo Slab Pro' by Monotype; and 'Pepi/Rudi' and 'Tabac Slab' by Suitcase Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, signage, confident, sporty, retro, punchy, headline, impact, motion, branding, nostalgia, solidity, blocky, bracketed, ink-trap, compact, angular.
A heavy, forward-leaning slab serif with compact interior spaces and pronounced, squared-off terminals. The serifs read as sturdy slabs with slight bracketing, and many joins show small notches/ink-trap-like cut-ins that add texture at larger sizes. Curves are tightened into slightly angular bowls and counters, giving the forms a muscular, engineered feel. Spacing is assertive and the rhythm is dense, with strong vertical stress and consistent stroke presence across the alphabet and numerals.
Best suited to display settings where impact and presence matter—headlines, posters, sports-related branding, and bold packaging statements. It can also work for short subheads or callouts where a strong, energetic italic slab voice is desired, though dense paragraphs may feel heavy due to tight counters and strong texture.
The tone is bold and emphatic, with a classic collegiate/scoreboard energy and a hint of mid-century advertising. Its slanted stance and chunky slabs project motion and confidence, making the voice feel extroverted and attention-seeking rather than refined or quiet.
The design appears intended to deliver a forceful, energetic slab-serif italic optimized for attention and branding. The chunky slabs, compact counters, and small cut-in details suggest a focus on strong silhouettes and print-friendly solidity at display sizes.
The uppercase is especially blocky and uniform, while the lowercase keeps a simplified, sturdy construction that maintains weight and momentum in text. Numerals are similarly stout and graphic, favoring clear silhouettes over delicate detail.