Slab Normal Ipgiy 3 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazine, headlines, pull quotes, classic, literary, formal, assured, text emphasis, print readability, editorial tone, classic styling, bracketed serifs, slab serifs, inclined stress, calligraphic, open counters.
This typeface is an italic slab-serif with sturdy, bracketed terminals and a confident rightward slant. Strokes show noticeable modulation, with heavier downstrokes and tapered joins that keep the texture lively rather than rigid. The serifs read as solid and supportive, often ending in gently rounded, slightly flared shapes that help characters sit firmly on the baseline. Proportions are on the broader side, with open interior spaces and generous curves that maintain clarity in both the uppercase and lowercase.
It suits editorial typography where an italic voice is needed with strong structure—magazines, book interiors, essays, and long-form reading. The broad proportions and clear counters also make it effective for headlines, subheads, and pull quotes where you want emphasis without sacrificing legibility.
The overall tone feels classic and editorial, echoing traditional print typography with a touch of calligraphic movement. Its slanted stance and robust serifs convey authority and readability, lending a composed, bookish voice rather than a purely utilitarian one.
The design appears intended to provide a dependable italic companion with the solidity of slabs and the flow of a traditional italic, balancing firmness at the baseline with energetic, modulated strokes. It aims for a familiar, print-oriented texture that can carry both emphasis and sustained reading comfortably.
Uppercase forms appear stately and stable, while the lowercase introduces more cursive-like rhythm in letters such as a, f, g, and y, adding warmth without becoming decorative. Numerals follow the same italic cadence, with rounded forms and prominent terminals that keep them cohesive alongside text.