Slab Normal Unla 3 is a bold, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'FS Silas Slab' by Fontsmith and 'Calanda', 'Cargan', and 'Orgon Slab' by Hoftype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, packaging, branding, confident, retro, pragmatic, robust, emphasis, legibility, print tone, sturdy voice, headline impact, bracketed, ink-trap feel, compact, punchy, rounded.
A sturdy italic slab serif with compact proportions and a steady, low-contrast stroke. The serifs are blocky and heavily bracketed, with softened corners and slight flare that reads as an ink-trap-like shaping at joins. Bowls are rounded and full, counters are relatively open, and terminals finish with firm, squared-off endings that keep the texture dense and assertive. The numerals and caps align to a strong baseline with a consistent rhythm, and the italic slant feels deliberate rather than cursive.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, pull quotes, and other display roles where an italic voice needs to remain sturdy and highly legible. It can also work well for packaging and branding systems that want a traditional, print-like presence with a strong typographic punch.
The overall tone is strong and workmanlike, with a classic editorial flavor. It suggests traditional printing and signage—confident, slightly vintage, and built to hold up under emphasis without becoming delicate.
The design appears intended to provide an italic companion with the authority of a slab serif: dense color, reliable structure, and familiar letterforms that perform well in attention-getting settings while retaining straightforward readability.
In text, the dark color and pronounced slabs create a prominent horizontal emphasis, while the italic angle adds forward motion. The forms stay controlled and conventional, leaning on solidity and clarity rather than decorative quirks.