Slab Unbracketed Anna 3 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, magazines, essays, captions, pull quotes, editorial, scholarly, classic, measured, refined, text companion, editorial tone, structured italic, compact setting, slab serif, unbracketed, sharply cut, calligraphic, oblique stress.
This is an oblique slab serif with crisply cut, unbracketed serifs and a generally restrained contrast. Strokes show a subtle diagonal stress that pairs with the overall slant, and terminals tend to finish in clean, squared-off slabs rather than tapered ends. Proportions are compact and relatively tall for their width, producing a tight, efficient texture in words. Curves are smooth and slightly ovalized, while joins and corners stay firm, giving the design a disciplined rhythm across uppercase, lowercase, and figures.
It suits long-form editorial typography such as books, magazines, and essays where an italicized voice is needed without sacrificing structure. It can also work well for captions, sidebars, and pull quotes that benefit from a compact, steady texture and clear serif definition.
The tone reads as editorial and bookish, with a composed, traditional flavor rather than a loud display voice. The slanted forms add momentum and a lightly formal, scholarly character, suitable for text that wants to feel established and considered.
The design appears intended to combine the forward motion of an oblique with the reliability of a slab serif skeleton, emphasizing crisp construction and consistent texture. It aims for a practical reading voice with a subtly classic, print-oriented feel.
The sample text shows even color and consistent spacing for continuous reading, with slabs that remain visible without becoming heavy. Numerals are simple and sturdy, matching the same squared serif logic and maintaining the font’s calm, workmanlike cadence.