Slab Square Utza 3 is a very light, wide, monoline, upright, short x-height font.
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A delicate, low-contrast slab serif with crisp, flat-ended terminals and a mostly monoline rhythm. The forms favor open, near-circular bowls (C, O, Q) and broad, even curves paired with straight stems, giving the alphabet a clean, architectural skeleton. Serifs are thin but distinct and consistently squared off, while joins stay restrained and uncluttered. Lowercase shows a modest x-height relative to tall ascenders, with simple, readable shapes and minimal modulation; figures follow the same light, linear construction with open, rounded interiors.
Works well for editorial typography where a light slab presence can add structure without heaviness—magazine features, book jackets, pull quotes, and refined headlines. It can also suit understated branding and packaging that benefits from a crisp, contemporary slab voice.
The overall tone is quiet and elegant, with a slightly modern, editorial sensibility. Its thin strokes and precise slabs feel refined and composed rather than loud, lending a cultured, literary character.
Likely intended to blend classic slab-serif signposting with a slimmer, more modern outline, offering a calm reading texture and a distinctive, square-terminal finish for display and editorial settings.
The design leans on geometric clarity—round letters stay round, and verticals remain straight—creating an even texture in lines of text. The light serifs add definition at text sizes, while the generous openness of counters helps preserve clarity despite the fine stroke weight.