Slab Normal Laru 3 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: magazine text, book typography, branding, headlines, invitations, editorial, refined, calm, classic, airy, editorial tone, modern classic, minimal slab, clean readability, premium feel, hairline, slab serifs, crisp, open counters, high aperture.
A very light slab-serif with hairline strokes and small, squared serifs that read as crisp terminals rather than heavy brackets. The letterforms are upright and measured, with generous spacing and open counters that keep the texture bright on the page. Curves are smooth and controlled (notably in C, O, and S), while horizontals and verticals maintain a consistent, delicate rhythm. The lowercase is clean and readable with a single-storey a and g, and modest ascender/descender lengths that support even lines of text.
It works well for magazine and book typography where a bright, refined text color is desired, and it can also serve in understated branding and packaging. The light strokes make it particularly effective in larger sizes for headlines, pull quotes, and elegant invitations, while remaining composed and legible in short-to-medium text settings.
The overall tone is quiet, polished, and editorial, with a slightly classical flavor coming from the serif structure and the restrained proportions. Its lightness gives it an elegant, airy presence suited to sophisticated layouts without feeling ornamental or calligraphic.
The design appears intended as a modern, minimal slab-serif that delivers a clean editorial voice with an elegant, lightweight texture. It prioritizes clarity and consistency over quirks, aiming for a versatile, premium feel across display and text applications.
Capitals are relatively slender with a dignified stance, while numerals follow the same light, refined construction and align well with the text color. Diacritics are not shown, but punctuation and spacing in the sample text suggest a consistent, carefully tuned rhythm.