Slab Square Utra 3 is a very light, normal width, monoline, upright, short x-height font.
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A very light serif with sharp slab-like finishing and pronounced contrast between hairlines and slightly sturdier stems. Serifs read as crisp, squared forms with subtle bracketing, giving the letters a neat, engineered edge while keeping an overall delicate color. Proportions are fairly traditional: capitals feel stately and wide-set, bowls are open, and curves are smoothly drawn with clean joins. Lowercase shows a modest x-height and generous ascenders/descenders, producing an airy rhythm and distinct word shapes; numerals are slender and evenly aligned with similarly fine detailing.
Well-suited to editorial typography where a light, refined serif can add polish—magazine features, essays, pull quotes, and book interiors with ample leading. It can also work for upscale branding, invitations, and packaging when a delicate, classic tone is desired, particularly at display sizes where the crisp slabs and hairline contrast can be appreciated.
The overall tone is poised and bookish, leaning toward classic editorial refinement rather than loud display. Its hairline presence and tidy slab cues create a quiet sophistication that feels formal, cultured, and slightly old-world.
The design appears intended to combine a modern, hairline delicacy with the steadiness and structure of slab-like terminals, producing a serif that feels both refined and neatly constructed. It aims for a graceful reading rhythm while offering enough distinctive finishing to stand out in headings and feature text.
At text sizes the thin strokes and fine serifs create a light, spacious texture, while at larger sizes the crisp terminals and high-contrast details become more noticeable and decorative. The design maintains consistent delicacy across caps, lowercase, and figures, supporting a coherent typographic voice.