Slab Normal Welaz 3 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, book design, magazines, branding, sturdy, practical, friendly, classic, readability, durability, print texture, workhorse text, classic tone, slab serif, bracketed, soft corners, ink-trap feel, texty.
A sturdy slab-serif with bracketed, blocky serifs and softly rounded joins that keep the forms from feeling sharp. Strokes are mostly even, with gentle modulation and a calm, readable rhythm. Counters are open and the proportions feel generous, giving the letters a solid footprint on the line. Several terminals show subtle flaring or slight notches that add an ink-on-paper, print-oriented character without becoming decorative.
Well-suited to body copy and editorial settings where a firm, readable slab serif can carry long passages with consistent texture. It also fits print-forward branding, packaging, and headings when a classic, grounded tone is desired without high-contrast elegance.
The overall tone is dependable and approachable, with a quietly traditional, bookish presence. It reads as confident and workmanlike rather than flashy, suggesting comfort and familiarity in longer passages.
Likely designed as a plainspoken slab serif for everyday typography, prioritizing clarity, durability, and a familiar print rhythm. The softened corners and bracketed serifs hint at an intention to feel comfortable in text while retaining a strong, structured presence.
In text, the type maintains a steady color and clear word shapes, helped by straightforward letter construction and consistent serif treatment. The numerals match the same sturdy, print-friendly manner, supporting a cohesive page texture in mixed text and figures.