Slab Normal Lumid 3 is a very light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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This typeface is a very light italic slab serif with crisp, finely tapered strokes and restrained, bracketed slab terminals. The letterforms are gently calligraphic in construction, with smooth curves, narrow joins, and a consistent rightward slant that keeps the rhythm lively without becoming cursive. Capitals are clean and slightly expansive, while the lowercase shows open counters and a delicate, flowing modulation that reads clearly at display and text sizes. Numerals follow the same thin, elegant structure with simple, readable forms and modest curvature.
Well suited to editorial typography such as magazine features, book interiors, pull quotes, and refined captions where an italic voice is needed without resorting to a script. It also fits elegant branding, packaging, and invitation-style applications where a light, sophisticated texture is desirable.
The overall tone feels refined and literary—more like a bookish, editorial italic than a sporty or industrial slab. Its thin strokes and polished italic motion give it a graceful, formal voice that can feel both classic and contemporary depending on spacing and layout.
The design appears intended to combine the authority and structure of slab serifs with the grace of an italic text face, delivering a polished, readable italic that can carry longer passages while still feeling distinctive in headlines and highlights.
The design relies on generous whitespace and sharp detail, so it looks best when given room to breathe. The italic angle and long, clean stems create a smooth line texture, and the slab terminals add a subtle backbone that keeps the style from feeling overly delicate.