Slab Unbracketed Atgal 3 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, books, magazines, quotes, captions, bookish, classic, refined, quietly formal, text italic, editorial tone, classical authority, crisp slabs, readable rhythm, slab serif, unbracketed serifs, diagonal stress, transitional, calligraphic italic.
A slanted slab-serif with clean, unbracketed rectangular serifs and a smooth, even rhythm. Strokes stay relatively consistent in weight with modest modulation, while rounded forms (C, O, Q, e) read open and controlled. The italic construction is evident throughout via angled stems, sheared counters, and lively entry/exit terminals; lowercase shows single-storey a and g, and a compact, slightly looped f. Numerals are straightforward and text-oriented, with clear silhouettes and gently rounded corners on curves.
Works well for editorial typography such as magazines, book interiors, and essay-style layouts where italic is used extensively. It’s also a good fit for pull quotes, captions, and refined branding that wants a classic slab-seriffed voice without heavy weight or overt ornament.
The tone is literary and composed: traditional enough for long-form reading, but with an italic energy that adds motion and emphasis. It feels suited to cultured, editorial settings—more classic than trendy—projecting clarity, restraint, and a touch of old-style warmth.
The design appears intended as a text-capable italic slab serif: stable, readable forms paired with crisp, square-ended serifs and a controlled slant. It aims to provide a traditional, editorial color on the page while keeping letterforms clean and consistently constructed.
Capitals are relatively narrow and upright in feel despite the slant, with strong horizontal slab cues on E, F, T, and Z. Curves stay smooth and not overly geometric, and the overall spacing looks balanced for continuous text rather than display impact.