Slab Contrasted Agju 3 is a regular weight, very wide, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A wide, readable slab serif with sturdy stems, pronounced bracketed slabs, and gently modulated stroke contrast. Curves are generously rounded with open counters, and joins show a subtle ink-trap-like pinching that keeps forms crisp at text sizes. The lowercase is steady and conventional in construction, with a two-storey a and g, a pointed-bottom w, and a compact, well-contained rhythm; numerals are wide and clear, with an open 4 and a softly curved 2. Overall spacing feels even and typographic, giving paragraphs a calm, structured color.
Well-suited to editorial settings such as books, long-form articles, and reports where a sturdy serif improves navigation and readability. Its broad proportions also make it effective for headings, pull quotes, and titling where a classic, authoritative voice is desired.
The tone is classic and academic, echoing printed book typography with a slightly robust, workmanlike firmness. It reads as trustworthy and established, with enough warmth in the rounded shaping to avoid feeling harsh or mechanical.
The design appears intended to deliver a traditional slab-serif reading experience: strong serifs and clear letterforms for dependable text performance, paired with slightly widened proportions for presence and emphasis without resorting to heavy weight.
Uppercase proportions are broad and stable, with strong horizontals on E/F/T and a distinctive, slightly calligraphic tail on Q. The slab serifs are substantial without becoming blocky, and the contrast remains controlled, supporting clarity in continuous reading.