Slab Normal Mala 3 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, packaging, branding, book covers, airy, precise, refined, calm, clarity, versatility, modern classic, monoline, bracketed, square serif, open counters, generous spacing.
A very light slab serif with near-monoline strokes and compact, squared serifs that read as subtly bracketed rather than abrupt. The letterforms are upright and orderly, with open counters and a steady, even rhythm across capitals and lowercase. Curves are clean and restrained, terminals are crisp, and the overall texture stays bright and uncluttered thanks to the fine hairline weight and generous internal space.
Well-suited to editorial typography, magazine headlines, and refined branding where a crisp slab identity is desired without visual heaviness. It can also work for packaging and book-cover titling, especially when ample whitespace and larger sizes let the thin strokes and small serifs stay clear.
The font conveys a quiet, modern classicism—measured and understated rather than showy. Its delicate slab details add a hint of editorial sophistication while the consistent construction keeps the tone practical and composed.
The design appears intended as a clean, workhorse slab serif that retains traditional serif cues while staying light and contemporary. It prioritizes even rhythm, clarity of structure, and a restrained personality for versatile display and short-text use.
Numerals and capitals maintain a consistent, disciplined geometry, while the lowercase shows straightforward forms with minimal flourish, supporting a uniform page color at larger sizes. The serifs remain readable but never heavy, helping the design feel light and tidy in paragraph settings.