Slab Contrasted Aghi 3 is a bold, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Kate Slab Pro Ultra Expanded' by Monday Type (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, branding, packaging, book covers, editorial, vintage, authoritative, collegiate, industrial, impact, readability, heritage, sturdiness, headline strength, bracketed serifs, soft corners, ink traps, large counters, sturdy.
A heavy, roomy slab-serif with broad proportions and a sturdy, poster-like build. Strokes show clear but not delicate modulation, with thick, squared-off serifs that feel slightly bracketed and softened rather than razor sharp. Curves are generously rounded and the inner counters stay open, giving the face a readable, even texture in text. The lowercase includes distinctive, compact shapes (notably a single-storey a) and sturdy terminals, while the numerals are wide and emphatic with strong horizontal stress.
Best suited to headlines and short blocks of text where a strong, classic slab presence is desirable. It can work well for branding and packaging that need a bold, traditional voice, and for book or editorial covers where wide, sturdy letterforms provide impact and readability.
The overall tone feels confident and traditional, with a classic print and display heritage. Its weight and wide stance read as assertive and dependable, suggesting an editorial or institutional voice with a touch of vintage, workmanlike character.
The design appears intended to deliver a robust, highly legible slab-serif texture with a wide footprint and confident color on the page. It prioritizes impact and clarity, combining industrial sturdiness with softened detailing to remain comfortable in display and headline settings.
In the sample text, the wide letterforms and thick slabs create a strong horizontal rhythm, with a slightly condensed line feel due to the dark color and prominent serifs. The shapes remain coherent at large sizes, where the softened joins and generous counters help prevent the design from feeling brittle or overly mechanical.