Slab Normal Abnug 3 is a light, normal width, low contrast, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, magazines, reports, classic, bookish, restrained, trustworthy, readability, neutrality, text setting, editorial utility, bracketed serifs, slab serifs, open counters, round bowls, generous spacing.
A serifed text face with sturdy, squared slab-like serifs and modest bracketing that keeps joins smooth rather than abrupt. Strokes are fairly even throughout, with gentle modulation and rounded curves that soften the overall skeleton. Proportions feel traditional: capitals are stately and not overly condensed, while the lowercase shows a compact vertical feel and clearly differentiated forms. The design maintains consistent rhythm and spacing across letters and numerals, producing an even, readable texture in paragraphs.
This font is well suited to continuous reading in editorial layouts, books, essays, and reports where a steady, familiar serif texture is desired. It can also serve headings and pull quotes when set with comfortable tracking, pairing easily with simpler companions in multi-type systems.
The overall tone is classic and composed, with a quiet, bookish authority. Its slabby serifs add solidity without looking loud or mechanical, giving the type a dependable, editorial character suited to straightforward communication.
The design appears intended as a dependable slab-serif text face: solid serifs for stability, restrained detailing for neutrality, and consistent letterfit for smooth paragraph color. The goal seems to be practical readability with a traditional voice rather than display-driven personality.
Numerals and capitals share the same calm, measured construction, and the punctuation in the sample text sits cleanly within the line. Round letters (like O and Q) appear smooth and balanced, while straight-sided forms keep a steady baseline and cap-line presence that supports long-form readability.