Slab Contrasted Dyfa 3 is a very bold, very wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, sports identity, retro, poster, sporty, friendly, assertive, impact, nostalgia, energy, approachability, display legibility, chunky, rounded, soft serif, bracketed, compact counters.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and a compact, ink-trap-free silhouette. Strokes stay mostly even, while the slab terminals read as thick, rounded rectangles with soft bracketing that gives the face a cushioned, stamp-like presence. Curves are generously rounded and counters are relatively tight, producing a dense texture in text. The italics are built into the structure rather than added as a subtle slant, with consistent forward motion and sturdy, stable letterforms across capitals, lowercase, and figures.
Best suited to display sizes such as headlines, posters, and punchy brand marks where a thick, slanted slab can carry the composition. It also works well for packaging and signage that benefits from high impact and a friendly retro voice. For paragraph text, it is more effective in short bursts (pull quotes, subheads) where its dense color remains comfortable to read.
The overall tone is bold and upbeat, with a distinctly vintage flavor reminiscent of mid-century advertising and athletic or collegiate graphics. Its soft slab endings keep the weight from feeling harsh, balancing confidence with approachability. The strong diagonal momentum adds energy and a slightly playful swagger.
The design appears aimed at delivering maximum impact with a vintage-leaning, energetic italic stance, while keeping forms sturdy and legible through broad proportions and soft, bracketed slabs. The consistent heaviness and rounded terminals suggest an intention to feel approachable and graphic rather than sharp or formal.
In longer lines, the dense color and wide set create a strong typographic block, emphasizing rhythm over delicate detail. The numerals match the letters in weight and stance, supporting headline systems where type and figures need equal visual authority.