Slab Square Ahwy 3 is a light, normal width, monoline, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, magazines, newspapers, reports, institutional, classic, editorial, scholarly, formal, bookish, readability, editorial utility, authoritative tone, text workhorse, bracketed serifs, open counters, crisp, restrained, transitional.
A refined slab-serif with gently bracketed, rectangular serifs and largely even stroke weight. The uppercase shows calm, traditional proportions with wide, open bowls (B, D, O) and a clean, measured rhythm, while the lowercase keeps a readable, moderately sized x-height and clear apertures (notably in e, c, and s). Curves are smooth and controlled, terminals finish in flat slab ends, and joins are tidy and consistent. Numerals follow the same sober construction with straightforward forms and stable vertical stress.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books and editorial layouts where a steady text color and clear word shapes matter. It also fits reports, academic or institutional materials, and headline/subhead systems that need a traditional, authoritative serif with a firmer slab footprint.
The overall tone feels classical and editorial—serious, composed, and slightly academic. Its slab details add firmness and authority without becoming heavy or rustic, giving it a dependable, grown-up voice suited to text-forward communication.
The font appears designed to deliver dependable readability with a stronger, more anchored serif presence than a typical text roman. Its consistent construction and restrained detailing suggest an intention to serve as a versatile workhorse for editorial and formal typography, maintaining clarity at text sizes while offering enough character for display use.
The shapes prioritize clarity: counters stay open, spacing appears even in running text, and the italic is not shown, reinforcing a straightforward, upright presentation. The design balances crisp geometry in the serifs with more human, rounded bowls, producing a measured, readable texture in paragraphs.