Slab Contrasted Buto 3 is a bold, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Franqueline Slab' by Sudtipos (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, packaging, branding, sports branding, confident, editorial, retro, athletic, assertive, display impact, retro flavor, headline emphasis, brand voice, slab serif, bracketed serifs, ball terminals, ink traps, compact joins.
A heavy italic slab serif with pronounced bracketed serifs and a forward-leaning, energetic stance. Strokes show clear thick–thin modulation, with broad verticals and tapered curves that create a crisp rhythm in both caps and lowercase. Counters are relatively open for the weight, while joins and terminals often finish in rounded, ball-like shapes (notably in letters such as a, c, f, j, r, and y), lending a slightly softened, inked feel. Numerals are similarly weighty and slanted, with curvy forms and sturdy slabs that keep them visually consistent with the letters.
Best suited for headlines, posters, and branding where a forceful italic voice is needed. The bold texture and slab structure work well in packaging and editorial display settings, while the sporty slant and rounded terminals make it effective for team identities, event graphics, and attention-grabbing titling.
The overall tone is punchy and confident, combining a classic slab-serif backbone with a sporty, headline-driven italic swagger. It feels vintage and editorial at once—suggesting newspaper display, poster lettering, or mid-century advertising—while still reading as deliberate and contemporary in its finish.
The design appears intended to deliver high-impact, italic display typography with a recognizable slab-serif silhouette and a slightly nostalgic, print-forward character. It prioritizes strong word shapes, energetic motion, and memorable terminals for use at larger sizes.
The italic construction is strong enough to read as a true display italic rather than a mild oblique, with lively entry/exit strokes and emphatic serifs that create a steady baseline texture. The combination of heavy slabs and rounded terminals adds a distinctive signature that stands out in short phrases and logos.