Slab Square Ahgy 3 is a light, normal width, monoline, upright, short x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, longform, branding, classic, bookish, sturdy, calm, readability, editorial tone, classic utility, structured texture, slab serif, bracketed serifs, vertical stress, open counters, moderate contrast.
A restrained slab serif with lightly bracketed, square-cut serifs and a steady, readable rhythm. Strokes are mostly even with subtle modulation, and the curves (C, O, S) show a traditional vertical-stress feel. Proportions are fairly narrow-to-moderate with generous sidebearings in the sample text, giving an airy texture. The lowercase has a compact x-height and clear, open apertures; the numerals are lining with straightforward, old-style-influenced curves (notably 2 and 3) and a clean, oval 0.
Works well for book typography and editorial layouts where a calm, structured serif texture is needed. It should also suit reports, academic or institutional materials, and brand applications seeking a traditional slab-serif character without overt display flourishes.
The overall tone is classic and composed, with a slightly scholarly, editorial voice. Its slab serifs add firmness and structure without becoming heavy or decorative, yielding a dependable, quietly traditional impression.
The design appears intended to provide a practical, readable slab serif with classic proportions and a measured, text-forward color. It balances firm, squared serifs with softened brackets to stay sturdy yet approachable in continuous reading.
Terminals and serifs resolve into flat, squared shapes that keep the texture crisp at larger sizes, while the modest x-height and clear joins maintain a more literary, typeset flavor. The capitals feel formal and balanced, and the lowercase maintains legibility through open counters and uncomplicated forms.