Slab Square Utwu 3 is a very light, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, headlines, posters, bookish, refined, classic, academic, readability, editorial tone, modern classic, serif structure, bracketed slabs, airy, measured, open counters, crisp serifs.
A crisp slab-serif design with lightly bracketed, square-ended serifs and clean, even strokes. Letterforms are generously proportioned with open counters and a calm, steady rhythm, giving the alphabet an airy texture at display sizes. Curves (O, C, G, Q) are round and smooth, while straight-sided letters keep sharp joins and flat terminals; the overall impression is controlled and precise rather than calligraphic. Numerals follow the same restrained construction, with simple forms and clear differentiation.
Well-suited to editorial typography where a crisp serif voice is needed—magazine features, book interiors, and section heads. It also works effectively for refined posters, pull quotes, and titling where its open shapes and tidy slab serifs can read cleanly while retaining a classic, print-oriented character.
The tone is composed and literary, suggesting traditional print craft with a modern, uncluttered finish. It feels formal without being ornate, leaning toward thoughtful, academic seriousness and quiet elegance.
Likely designed to deliver a contemporary take on slab serif typography that remains rooted in traditional readability. The intention appears to balance clarity and restraint with enough serif structure to provide a confident, authoritative texture across both headlines and running text.
In the text sample, spacing appears comfortable and the slab details stay distinct at larger sizes, helping long lines feel organized and readable. The italics are not shown; the presented style maintains a consistent upright posture and a disciplined baseline presence.