Slab Contrasted Abho 3 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Brignell Slab' by IB TYPE Inc.; 'Corporative Slab', 'Sanchez', 'Sanchez Slab', and 'Sánchez Niu' by Latinotype; 'Egyptian Slate' by Monotype; 'Tabac Slab' by Suitcase Type Foundry; and 'Paul Slab' and 'Paul Slab Soft' by artill (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, editorial, signage, packaging, sturdy, confident, industrial, collegiate, impact, clarity, stability, authority, readability, blocky, bracketed serifs, square terminals, open counters, solid color.
A robust slab serif with heavy, bracketed serifs and compact, block-like letterforms. Strokes are predominantly uniform, with only modest modulation, creating strong color and an even rhythm across words. The characters show generous internal space and clear joins, while terminals and serifs stay squared and substantial for a grounded, mechanical feel. Uppercase proportions are broad and assertive; lowercase shapes are similarly sturdy, with a straightforward, highly legible construction and no pronounced calligraphic lean.
Best suited for headlines and display settings where a strong, durable presence is needed, such as posters, editorial titling, and prominent pull quotes. It can also work well for signage and packaging that benefits from sturdy letterforms and clear, high-impact shapes.
The overall tone is dependable and forthright, leaning toward an industrial and collegiate sensibility. Its weighty slabs and steady texture convey authority and practicality, giving text a confident, no-nonsense voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a bold, highly legible slab-serif voice with a solid baseline and strong serif structure, prioritizing impact and clarity over delicacy. It emphasizes reliability and presence, aiming for a classic, utilitarian display character that reads confidently in short to medium text blocks.
In the sample text, the font maintains a consistent, dense typographic color and holds up well at larger sizes, where the slab detailing and bracketed transitions become a defining feature. Numerals match the same chunky, stable construction, supporting a cohesive typographic palette.