Slab Normal Kuluh 3 is a light, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, book design, reports, branding, bookish, trustworthy, calm, traditional, legibility, workhorse, text setting, editorial tone, clarity, slab serif, bracketed, open counters, sturdy, readable.
A clean slab-serif with modest, bracketed serifs and largely monoline strokes that keep contrast low. Letterforms are broadly proportioned with generous internal space, producing open counters and an even, steady texture in text. Terminals are crisp and squared, while curves remain smooth and restrained; the uppercase feels stately and measured, and the lowercase stays straightforward with familiar, text-oriented shapes. Numerals are clear and simply constructed, matching the font’s steady rhythm and practical detailing.
Well-suited to body copy in editorial and book contexts where a stable, readable slab-serif texture is desired. It can also serve effectively in reports, institutional materials, and brand systems that need a grounded, no-nonsense voice with a touch of classic print character.
The overall tone is calm and workmanlike with a subtle editorial gravitas. It reads as dependable and traditional rather than playful, suggesting clarity and seriousness without feeling heavy or ornate.
The font appears intended as a plainspoken slab-serif for everyday typography, prioritizing legibility, consistency, and a steady reading rhythm. Its restrained details and open structure suggest a practical workhorse aimed at long-form text and general-purpose communication.
The design maintains consistent serif treatment across capitals, lowercase, and figures, supporting a uniform page color. Spacing and proportions appear tuned for continuous reading, with enough openness to avoid clutter at text sizes while still presenting a confident, slightly formal presence in display settings.