Slab Normal Isgut 3 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, short x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, literary titles, invitations, classic, literary, refined, warm, text emphasis, editorial utility, classic tone, readable italic, slab serif, bracketed serifs, humanist, calligraphic, soft terminals.
An italic slab serif with bracketed, blocky serifs and a smooth, low-contrast stroke. The letterforms lean consistently with a fluid, calligraphic rhythm, balancing sturdy slab details with gently rounded joins and terminals. Proportions feel moderately narrow with a compact, relatively short x-height, while ascenders and descenders are prominent, giving text a slightly tall, elegant vertical profile. Curves are full and controlled (notably in C, G, O, Q), and the overall texture reads even and coherent across capitals, lowercase, and numerals.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, pull quotes, or section openers. It can also serve in literary titling, formal invitations, and brand materials that want a classic, composed feel with a sturdier slab-serif backbone.
The tone is traditional and bookish, combining a dependable, workhorse seriousness with a touch of italic sophistication. It suggests classic publishing and formal correspondence rather than sharp modern minimalism, and feels calm, readable, and slightly old-world.
Likely designed to provide a reliable italic companion with traditional slab-serif authority, offering an even color for text while adding a nuanced, humanist slant. The compact lowercase and controlled contrast prioritize consistency and legibility, while bracketed slabs lend a confident, printed character.
The italic construction is expressive without becoming script-like, and the slab serifs add firmness that helps maintain clarity in running text. Numerals follow the same slanted, serifed logic and sit comfortably alongside the letters, reinforcing a cohesive, editorial texture.