Slab Contrasted Agry 3 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Clarendon' by URW Type Foundry (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, editorial, longform, quotations, academic, literary, traditional, refined, text emphasis, editorial voice, classic readability, slab character, bracketed, slab serif, calligraphic, bookish, texty.
A slanted slab serif with bracketed, blocky serifs and a steady, readable rhythm. Strokes show noticeable modulation, with thicker verticals and lighter connecting strokes, while terminals stay crisp and serifed rather than tapered. Capitals are sturdy and slightly condensed in feel despite generous sidebearings, and the lowercase maintains a conventional, text-oriented structure with clear counters and distinct forms. Numerals follow the same serifed, slightly calligraphic logic, keeping the overall texture even and print-like in continuous reading.
Well-suited to longform reading contexts such as books, essays, and editorial layouts where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, citations, or quoted material. It can also serve as a primary text face in applications that benefit from a traditional, print-forward texture and strong baseline anchoring.
The tone is classic and bookish, combining the authority of a slab serif with the forward motion of an italic. It feels editorial and academic—polished, serious, and quietly expressive rather than decorative or loud.
Likely designed to deliver a dependable italic companion for slab-serif typography, balancing clarity with a touch of calligraphic character. The intent appears to be comfortable readability in text while preserving a distinctive, authoritative slab presence.
The italic angle is moderate and consistent, producing a smooth line flow in paragraphs. Serifs remain prominent at small and large sizes, giving words a firm baseline and a slightly formal, typeset character.