Slab Contrasted Ismi 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'Brix Slab Condensed' by HVD Fonts, 'TheSerif' by LucasFonts, and 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, book covers, branding, confident, traditional, sturdy, academic, print impact, authority, stability, editorial voice, bracketed serifs, large x-height, deep joins, tight apertures, compact counters.
A sturdy serif with slab-like, bracketed terminals and a heavy, even color on the page. Strokes are generally robust with modest modulation, and joins are deep and well supported, giving letters a compact, planted feel. Proportions lean slightly condensed in places, with tight apertures and relatively compact counters; lowercase shows a large x-height that keeps text presence strong. The serifs are squared and emphatic without becoming fully rectangular blocks, and overall spacing reads firm and disciplined in both caps and text sizes.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and editorial display where a strong serif voice is needed. It can also work for book covers, posters, and branding that benefits from a sturdy, traditional feel, and it holds up well in short-to-medium text blocks where a dense, confident typographic color is desired.
The tone is authoritative and traditional, with a distinctly editorial confidence. Its weight and squared serif structure evoke institutional print—serious, dependable, and slightly old-world—while the large x-height keeps it practical and direct rather than delicate.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust, print-forward serif voice with slab-like presence, combining traditional proportions with a strong, contemporary heft for impactful editorial typography.
Uppercase forms feel formal and monumental, while the lowercase maintains a robust, workmanlike rhythm. Numerals match the letter weight closely and read as solid, print-oriented figures suitable for emphasis in running text.