Slab Unbracketed Ufde 3 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A very thin, hairline slab serif with square, unbracketed terminals and a consistent, delicate stroke throughout. The serif treatment is minimal but crisp, giving the outlines a precise, engraved feel while staying open and airy in text. Uppercase forms are tall and restrained with generous interior space; round letters stay nearly circular, and diagonals remain clean and straight. The lowercase shows a traditional book face structure with a two-storey “g,” a simple, narrow-armed “r,” and compact, tidy joins, producing an even rhythm and clear word shapes.
Best suited to editorial settings where a light, cultured texture is desired—magazine headlines, section openers, book titling, and restrained branding. It can also work for invitations or identity systems that want a crisp, classic slab-serif voice, especially at larger sizes where the hairline strokes remain comfortable to read.
The overall tone is elegant and studious—quietly formal rather than loud or decorative. Its hairline construction and neat slab details suggest a measured, editorial sensibility with a slightly archival, literary character.
The design appears intended to deliver a classic slab-serif presence with extreme lightness and clean, square finishing. It balances traditional proportions with a modern, precise edge, aiming for an elegant page tone and refined display use.
Numerals follow the same fine-line logic and read as display-friendly, with smooth curves and small, squared terminals. In the sample text, spacing and proportions create a light, composed color on the page, favoring refinement over punch.