Slab Contrasted Seba 3 is a very bold, wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FF Milo Slab' by FontFont; 'Shandon Slab' by Hoftype; 'Siseriff' by Linotype; 'Amasis', 'Polyphonic', and 'Prelo Slab Pro' by Monotype; and 'LFT Etica Sheriff' by TypeTogether (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, signage, packaging, sturdy, retro, assertive, friendly, american, impact, heritage, display, confidence, bracketed, blocky, softened, compact, posterlike.
A very heavy slab-serif with broad proportions and strongly bracketed, rectangular serifs. Strokes show noticeable modulation for a slab design, with rounded joins and softened corners that keep the mass from feeling harsh. Counters are relatively generous for the weight, producing clear internal shapes in letters like O, P, and e, while the overall texture remains dense and dark. The lowercase is robust and upright with a single-storey a and g, a short-armed t, and a sturdy, straightforward rhythm that reads as confident display lettering.
Best suited for headlines and short blocks of text where impact is the priority, such as posters, signage, packaging, and bold brand statements. It can also work for subheads or pull quotes when you want a dense, confident voice and a vintage-leaning presence.
The font conveys a bold, dependable tone with a distinctly retro flavor. Its chunky slabs and softened detailing suggest classic sign painting and mid-century advertising, balancing toughness with an approachable warmth.
The design appears intended as a high-impact slab serif for display use, combining classic bracketed slabs with subtle contrast and rounded shaping to remain readable at large sizes while projecting a rugged, traditional character.
The heavy horizontals and square terminals create strong baselines and an even, emphatic cadence in all-caps settings. Numerals match the letterforms’ blocky weight and slab construction, supporting punchy, high-impact typographic color.