Slab Square Unby 3 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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A very light italic serif with crisp, slab-like feet and square-ended terminals that give the strokes a clean, engineered finish. The letterforms show a consistent rightward slant and a smooth, calligraphic rhythm while keeping edges sharp and controlled. Proportions feel balanced with a moderate x-height, open counters, and slender stems; spacing is even and the overall texture is airy rather than dense.
Best suited to editorial and book typography where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, pull quotes, or refined headings. The lightweight, crisp slabs also lend themselves to invitations, cultural branding, and other high-end applications where a quiet, elegant tone is preferred over heavy contrast.
The combination of delicate weight, italic flow, and sharp slab accents produces a tone that reads poised and literary. It feels refined and slightly modernized, pairing traditional italic elegance with a more structured, typographic crispness.
The design appears intended to deliver an italic serif that stays graceful and readable while adding distinctive, square slab terminals for a more contemporary edge. It aims for a light, polished presence that performs well in display and secondary text roles without becoming overly ornamental.
Curved letters keep generous interior space, while straight strokes end in flat, square cuts that emphasize precision. The numerals follow the same light, italicized behavior and maintain clarity at display sizes, reinforcing a cohesive, understated voice across text and figures.