Slab Normal Kide 1 is a very light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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A light, italic slab serif with a consistent rightward slant and an airy, open color. Strokes stay relatively even, with only subtle modulation, and the serifs are small but clearly slab-like and gently bracketed into the stems. Curves are smooth and slightly ovalized, while joins and terminals are clean and tapered enough to keep the overall texture crisp at text sizes. The rhythm feels measured and traditional, with moderate proportions and a steady baseline presence across caps, lowercase, and figures.
Well-suited to editorial typography where a light italic is needed for emphasis, pull quotes, subheads, or refined captions. It can also serve in book and magazine settings for long-form italics, as well as tasteful stationery or invitations where a traditional, understated voice is desired.
The font conveys a calm, cultivated tone—more bookish than loud—bringing a sense of classic polish and quiet sophistication. Its italic movement adds warmth and motion without becoming flamboyant, making the voice feel literary and considered.
Likely designed as a dependable, classical italic companion with slab-serif structure, aiming for legibility and restraint while adding a gentle, literary flourish. The emphasis appears to be on consistent texture and clean detailing rather than novelty.
Uppercase forms read formal and stable, while the lowercase shows a more handwritten italic influence, especially in rounded letters and entry/exit strokes. Numerals appear oldstyle-leaning in character, maintaining the same light, delicate presence as the text and contributing to a cohesive page color.