Slab Contrasted Ible 3 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Gimbal Egyptian' by AVP, 'Bandera' by AndrijType, 'Clab' by Eko Bimantara, 'Equip Slab' and 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype, and 'Kondolarge' by TypeK (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sportswear, retro, sporty, punchy, playful, confident, impact, motion, display, retro feel, slab serif, bracketed slabs, rounded corners, ink-trap notches, ball terminals.
A heavy, forward-leaning slab serif with compact counters and broad proportions. Strokes stay largely uniform, with sturdy, bracketed slab endings and small carved notches that create a chiseled, ink-trap-like texture at joins and terminals. Curves are generously rounded and slightly squarish, giving bowls a firm, inflated feel, while diagonals and joins keep the rhythm lively and energetic. The overall color is dense and even, optimized for impact rather than delicacy.
Best suited for large-size applications where weight and slanted momentum help carry a message—headlines, posters, logos, and bold packaging. It can also work for sports-themed graphics and promotional materials where a strong, vintage-leaning voice is desirable.
The tone is bold and extroverted, mixing a vintage display attitude with a sporty, poster-like urgency. Its italic slant and chunky slabs feel dynamic and friendly, suggesting motion, enthusiasm, and a touch of throwback Americana.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual impact with a cohesive, energetic rhythm—combining robust slab construction with a carved, notched detailing that keeps dense letterforms from feeling static. It prioritizes character and readability at display sizes, aiming for a confident, retro-tinged presence.
Uppercase forms read stout and blocky, while the lowercase introduces more personality through soft curves and compact apertures. Numerals match the letterforms’ weight and rounding, maintaining strong presence in sequences and headlines.