Slab Square Urhi 3 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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A delicate italic slab serif with softly bracketed, squared-off serifs and gently tapered joins. The strokes stay fairly even in thickness, with subtle modulation that reads more like drawn construction than high-contrast engraving. Letterforms are narrow-to-moderate in proportion and consistently slanted, with smooth curves and slightly flattened terminals that keep the texture orderly. Lowercase shapes maintain clear counters and a steady rhythm, while numerals follow the same restrained, lightly serifed, italicized construction.
This font is well-suited to editorial and book typography where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, quotes, or captions while maintaining a traditional serif texture. It can also work for elegant stationery, programs, and refined branding that benefits from a calm, literary tone.
The overall tone is quiet and cultivated, leaning toward traditional book typography with a lightly calligraphic feel. It suggests refinement and readability rather than display flamboyance, creating an intelligent, composed voice.
The design appears intended to deliver a classical italic reading experience with slab-serif stability: an elegant, flowing rhythm paired with sturdy, squared serif cues for clarity and structure.
The italic angle is prominent and consistent across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, producing a continuous rightward flow in text. Serifs remain crisp and supportive without becoming heavy, giving the face a gentle slab presence suited to longer passages.