Slab Contrasted Pino 3 is a bold, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Equip Slab' by Hoftype; 'Sanchez', 'Sanchez Slab', and 'Sánchez Niu' by Latinotype; 'Weekly' by Los Andes; and 'Egyptian Slate' and 'Sharp Slab' by Monotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, editorial, packaging, sturdy, confident, classic, athletic, impact, readability, heritage, solidity, authority, blocky, bracketed, compact, hefty, robust.
A heavy serif design with pronounced slab-like terminals and a consistent, low-contrast stroke structure. The letterforms are broad and stable, with squared-off ends, firm horizontals, and slightly bracketed joins that soften the slabs without making them delicate. Counters are relatively open for the weight, and curves are full and rounded, giving the forms a grounded, blocky rhythm. Overall spacing reads even and legible in text, with capitals appearing especially strong and authoritative.
Best suited to display sizes where its strong slabs and broad structure can carry impact—headlines, posters, and branding marks benefit from the confident silhouette. It also works for short editorial decks and pull quotes where a dense, authoritative texture is desirable, and for packaging or labels that need a sturdy, traditional feel.
The font communicates a sturdy, no-nonsense tone with a traditional print flavor. Its strong slabs and broad proportions feel confident and slightly assertive, evoking familiar editorial and collegiate signage cues while remaining straightforward and readable.
This design appears intended to deliver high-impact readability with a classic slab-serif voice—solid, structured shapes that stay clear under heavy weight, and a familiar, versatile tone for bold typographic statements.
In the sample text, the weight holds together well across long lines, and the chunky serifs help guide horizontal reading. Numerals match the letterforms in heft and presence, reinforcing a consistent, durable texture across mixed-content settings.