Slab Contrasted Agpu 1 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial text, book typography, magazines, brand voice, packaging, editorial, traditional, bookish, confident, warm, readable text, editorial tone, crafted italic, classic authority, slab serif, bracketed, calligraphic, oldstyle, ink-trap-like.
This typeface is a slanted slab serif with sturdy, bracketed serifs and a clearly calligraphic construction. Strokes show noticeable but moderate contrast, with heavier verticals and slimmer joins, and terminals often finish in rounded, slightly flared slabs rather than sharp cuts. The italic is not a simple oblique: bowls and curves (notably in a, g, e, and s) feel drawn with a pen, giving the letters a lively, somewhat oldstyle rhythm. Proportions are generous with open counters and a steady baseline, while some characters show subtly different widths that add a natural, text-like color.
It works well for editorial and book applications where an italic with real character is desirable, including pull quotes, intros, captions, and subheads. The sturdy slabs and open forms also suit branding and packaging that needs a dependable, slightly traditional feel while still reading smoothly in longer passages.
The overall tone is classic and editorial—serious and credible, but not cold. The combination of robust slabs and a drawn italic gesture suggests warmth and literary personality, suitable for content that wants authority with a human voice.
The design appears intended to blend the solidity of slab serifs with an italic that behaves like a true drawn companion, prioritizing a confident page color and readable rhythm over geometric rigidity. Its details suggest an aim for familiar, print-forward typography with a touch of craftsmanship.
Figures and lowercase show rounded details and soft transitions that keep the texture from feeling rigid, even with the strong serifs. The italic angle is noticeable without becoming sharp or swashy, maintaining clarity in continuous reading.