Slab Contrasted Gibu 3 is a very bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kondolar' by Cadson Demak, 'Vigor DT' by DTP Types, 'FF Marselis Slab' by FontFont, 'CamingoSlab' by Jan Fromm, 'Aptifer Slab' by Linotype, and 'TheSerif' by LucasFonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: posters, sports branding, packaging, headlines, signage, sporty, retro, punchy, headline, confident, emphasis, display impact, brand voice, dynamic slant, sturdy readability, wedge serifs, bracketed, rounded joins, compact counters, ball terminals.
A very heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad, wedge-like serifs and softly bracketed joins that keep the forms sturdy and continuous. The strokes read largely monoline with only modest modulation, and the overall silhouette is chunky with rounded corners and compact interior counters. Letterforms are slightly condensed in feel despite normal overall width, with a lively, uneven rhythm from the italic slant and the assertive slab feet. The lowercase shows a sturdy, workmanlike construction with single-storey shapes where expected and prominent dots/terminals that stay bold at text sizes.
This font is well suited to headlines and short bursts of copy where impact matters: posters, sports and team branding, bold packaging labels, and storefront or event signage. It can work for short paragraphs or pull quotes when set large with ample leading, where the italic motion and slab structure remain clear.
The face conveys a bold, energetic tone that feels athletic and mid-century inspired. Its italic slant and oversized slabs add motion and emphasis, giving it a confident, promotional voice suited to attention-grabbing statements.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum emphasis with a dynamic italic stance while retaining the grounded stability of slab serifs. Its chunky construction and wedge slabs suggest a display-first purpose aimed at strong brand presence and high visual punch.
In longer settings the tight apertures and dense weight create a dark color, so it performs best when given generous tracking and line spacing. The numerals match the letterweight closely and keep the same wedge-serif flavor, maintaining a consistent, poster-like texture across mixed copy.