Slab Contrasted Imno 3 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Artegra Slab' by Artegra, 'Hefring Slab' by Inhouse Type, and 'Typewriter' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, subheads, posters, branding, packaging, editorial, confident, traditional, sporty, institutional, emphasis, impact, authority, readability, heritage, bracketed serifs, sturdy, compact counters, ink-trap feel, punchy.
A sturdy italic serif with pronounced slab-like, bracketed terminals and a forward-leaning stance. Strokes are heavy and largely even, with only modest modulation, giving the letterforms a dense, punchy texture. Counters are relatively compact and apertures tend toward the closed side, while the italics rely on sheared forms rather than flowing calligraphic joins. Serifs are broad and supportive, producing a strong baseline and a consistent, assertive rhythm across text and numerals.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and short-form copy where a strong italic voice is needed. It can work well for branding systems, packaging, and posters that benefit from a traditional serif foundation with extra emphasis. In longer passages it will produce a dense texture, making generous leading and sizing helpful.
The overall tone feels authoritative and energetic—classic in its serif structure, but more forceful and contemporary in color. It reads as confident and slightly sporty, evoking editorial headlines, institutional signage, and emphatic typographic voice without becoming ornamental.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold italic serif presence with sturdy slabs and consistent weight, prioritizing impact, solidity, and quick recognition. Its structure suggests a focus on emphatic display typography that still retains familiar, readable serif conventions.
The sample text shows a dark, cohesive paragraph color with clear word shapes, suggesting the design is optimized for impact at display and subhead sizes. The numeral set matches the weight and slanted posture well, maintaining the same blunt, slabbed finishing throughout.