Slab Contrasted Agpu 4 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, branding, packaging, bookish, classic, scholarly, refined, text emphasis, editorial voice, classic authority, readability, slab serif, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle figures, soft terminals.
A slanted slab serif with sturdy, bracketed serifs and gently tapered, calligraphic strokes. The letterforms are wide-set with open counters and a steady rhythm, while moderate contrast shows up between stems and thinner joining strokes. Curves feel smooth and slightly oldstyle in construction, with soft, rounded transitions into the slabs and a generally even color in text. Numerals include oldstyle-style figures with varied heights and clear, traditional shapes.
This font suits editorial typography, book interiors, and magazine features where an italic voice needs to carry sustained passages without losing clarity. Its sturdy slabs and measured contrast also work well for branding, packaging, and pull quotes that call for a classic, authoritative impression.
The overall tone is literary and cultivated, blending the authority of slab serifs with an italic’s forward motion. It reads as traditional rather than trendy, with a composed, academic feel suited to long-form or editorial settings.
The design appears intended to deliver a dependable, text-ready slab serif with an italicized, literary character—combining strong serifs for structure with smoother, more humanist curves for readability and warmth.
The italic angle is consistent across capitals and lowercase, and the design maintains legibility through generous apertures and clear differentiation of forms. The slabs are prominent without becoming rigid, which helps the face feel both solid and fluent in running text.