Slab Normal Abgin 3 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, magazines, reports, trustworthy, traditional, studious, bookish, readability, editorial utility, classic voice, page texture, slab serif, bracketed, sturdy, crisp, restrained.
A restrained slab serif with sturdy, mostly bracketed serifs and a calm, even rhythm. Strokes are straightforward and consistent, with modest modulation and clean terminals that stay crisp in text. Proportions feel slightly compact with clear counters and steady spacing; round letters keep a controlled, near-oval geometry while verticals remain dominant. The lowercase is conventional and readable, with a two-storey “g” and a simple, single-storey “a”, giving the face a familiar, workmanlike texture.
Well-suited to long-form reading in books, magazines, and editorial layouts where a steady slab serif texture helps structure the page. It also fits reports, institutional communications, and branding systems that need a traditional, dependable serif voice with good on-page clarity.
The overall tone is classic and dependable, leaning toward editorial and academic contexts rather than expressive display. It reads as serious and composed, with just enough slab weight to feel grounded and authoritative without becoming heavy or loud.
The design appears intended as a practical slab serif for everyday typography: familiar letterforms, controlled serifs, and even spacing that prioritize readability and consistency in continuous text while still providing a subtly robust presence.
Numerals appear straightforward and text-oriented, matching the letterforms in weight and serif treatment. The punctuation and basic shapes shown maintain the same disciplined construction, supporting a consistent page color in paragraph settings.