Slab Contrasted Abri 3 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, headlines, branding, packaging, scholarly, authoritative, traditional, sturdy, readability, tradition, stability, print voice, editorial tone, bracketed, serifed, ink-trap feel, ball terminals, bookish.
A robust slab serif with bracketed, block-like serifs and moderate stroke modulation that reads as gently contrasted in text. The design leans on firm vertical stems, broad shoulders, and rounded joins, giving counters a slightly softened, inked-in feel rather than a razor-sharp finish. Uppercase forms are wide and steady, while the lowercase shows compact proportions with a notably short x-height and clear ascenders/descenders. Details such as the two-storey “a,” a looped “g,” and ball-like terminals on characters like “f” contribute to a distinctly text-oriented, oldstyle-leaning rhythm within a slab framework.
Well-suited to editorial typography, book or long-form text, and academic or literary layouts where a strong serif voice is desired. It also works effectively for headlines, mastheads, and packaging that need a traditional, sturdy texture with clear character shapes at larger sizes.
The overall tone is classic and bookish, with a confident, institutional presence. Its sturdy slabs and measured contrast suggest tradition and reliability, while the rounded joins and terminal treatment add warmth and a slightly vintage editorial flavor.
The design appears intended to blend slab-serif solidity with classic text-face manners—prioritizing readability, a consistent typographic color, and a familiar print-era voice that holds up in both display lines and extended paragraphs.
The numerals are bold and highly legible, with generous curves and strong horizontal accents that match the serif weight. In running text, the compact x-height and heavy serifs create a dense color that suits print-like settings and benefits from comfortable line spacing.