Slab Normal Abkiw 3 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, reports, academic, classic, bookish, trustworthy, formal, traditional, readability, neutrality, durability, print-oriented, professional tone, bracketed serifs, small terminals, oldstyle numerals, open counters, moderate spacing.
A readable serif with sturdy, bracketed slab-like serifs and gently tapered joins. Strokes stay largely even, with rounded transitions and soft corners that keep the texture calm rather than sharp. Proportions are moderately wide with generous counters and clear internal space, and the lowercase shows a familiar, text-oriented rhythm with a two-storey “g” and simple, upright forms. Figures appear oldstyle, with varying heights and a traditional, bookish flow in running text.
Well-suited for long-form reading such as books, articles, and magazines, where its steady texture and open counters support comfortable scanning. It also fits professional documents—reports, academic materials, and institutional publishing—where a conservative, credible voice is needed.
The overall tone is traditional and dependable, evoking printed literature, editorial typography, and institutional communications. It feels restrained and practical, prioritizing clarity over display personality while still retaining a classic, slightly old-fashioned charm.
The design appears intended as a practical, general-purpose serif that delivers reliable readability in continuous text while adding a subtle slab-serif sturdiness for a grounded, authoritative presence.
Capitals read cleanly at larger sizes with consistent serif treatment and steady vertical stress. In paragraph setting, the font maintains an even gray value and comfortable word shapes, aided by open apertures and straightforward punctuation.