Slab Square Vehy 3 is a very light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, essays, reports, magazines, literary, academic, vintage, measured, readability, editorial tone, classic authority, subtle character, slab serif, bracketed, high legibility, crisp, formal.
This typeface is a light, upright slab serif with crisp, finely cut strokes and sturdy, squared serifs that read as calm and controlled rather than heavy. The serifs are largely flat and blocky with subtle bracketing in places, giving joins a slightly softened, crafted feel while keeping edges clean. Counters are open and well-proportioned; round forms (O, C, Q) appear fairly even and restrained, and the lowercase maintains a steady rhythm with a moderate x-height. The overall texture on the page is airy and even, with clear stroke modulation that stays consistent across capitals, lowercase, and numerals.
It suits long-form reading—books, articles, essays, and reports—where a light serif texture and crisp serifs help maintain clarity at comfortable text sizes. It can also work for headings and pull quotes when a restrained, literary voice is desired, especially in print-oriented or editorial layouts.
The tone is composed and bookish, suggesting traditional publishing and institutional clarity. It feels quietly authoritative and refined, with a lightly vintage flavor—more classic text serif than decorative display—while the squared serifs add a pragmatic, engineered calm.
The design appears intended as a readable, classically rooted slab serif that balances traditional proportions with square, dependable terminals. Its light weight and consistent rhythm prioritize an even reading texture and a formal, editorial character without resorting to overt ornament.
In text, spacing and sidebearings appear balanced for continuous reading, producing a smooth gray value without crowding. Numerals are slender and readable, matching the lightness of the letters and reinforcing a neat, understated presence in running copy.