Slab Normal Abnet 3 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, normal x-height, monospaced font.
Keywords: code, terminal ui, tables, forms, technical docs, utilitarian, typewriter, classic, technical, editorial, alignment, legibility, workhorse, typewriter tone, documentation, slab serif, bracketed serifs, rounded terminals, even rhythm, tabular figures.
A monospaced slab serif with sturdy, bracketed serifs and largely even stroke weight. Curves are generous and round (notably in C, G, O, and S), while verticals and horizontals stay clean and steady, creating a consistent, mechanical rhythm across the set. The lowercase is compact and readable with clearly differentiated forms, and punctuation-like details (such as the ear and small terminals) are simplified to keep shapes crisp in a fixed-width grid. Numerals are straightforward and sturdy, matching the letterforms’ square-shouldered, slab-serif construction.
Well-suited to settings that benefit from strict character alignment, such as code, terminal interfaces, logs, and data tables. It also works for technical documentation, forms, and utilitarian editorial callouts where a robust monospaced slab can add structure without becoming decorative.
The overall tone is practical and workmanlike, with a familiar typewriter/terminal feel. It reads as dependable and no-nonsense, leaning more toward clarity and discipline than personality-driven flair.
The design appears intended to deliver a highly legible, column-friendly monospaced voice with the firmness of slab serifs, balancing a traditional typewriter texture with clean, contemporary restraint for everyday functional typography.
Spacing and sidebearings are uniform and disciplined, supporting aligned columns and code-like setting. The slab serifs are prominent enough to add texture in text, but restrained enough to keep lines from feeling heavy or ornate.