Slab Normal Isgul 2 is a light, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, pull quotes, academic, literary, classic, scholarly, refined, text focus, readability, subtle emphasis, editorial tone, classic voice, bracketed, slanted, calligraphic, open counters, crisp.
A slanted serif with pronounced slab-like, bracketed terminals and a clean, even stroke that stays relatively consistent across curves and stems. The letterforms show open apertures and generous interior counters, with a measured rhythm and moderate spacing that keeps text from feeling cramped. Serifs are sturdy and legible, while curves and joins remain smooth, producing a calm, polished texture in paragraph settings.
Well-suited to longer-form reading such as books, essays, and magazine typography where a steady texture and confident serifs help guide the eye. It also works effectively for pull quotes, captions, and section intros when a subtle, refined emphasis is needed without sacrificing clarity.
The overall tone reads bookish and editorial, with a composed, traditional feel rather than a loud display personality. Its slant adds a touch of formality and motion, suggesting emphasis and narrative voice while staying controlled and readable.
The design appears intended as a dependable text serif with slab-supported structure, using a slanted construction to provide emphasis while preserving a calm, continuous reading rhythm. The balance of sturdy terminals, open counters, and restrained detailing points to comfortable, everyday typographic use in editorial environments.
Uppercase forms feel stately and stable, supported by firm serifs and clear silhouettes, while lowercase shapes lean more fluid and slightly calligraphic in their entry/exit strokes. Numerals match the same understated, text-oriented character, maintaining clarity and consistency with the rest of the design.