Slab Normal Lima 9 is a very light, very narrow, low contrast, upright, tall x-height font.
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A tall, condensed slab-serif design with very slender strokes and a calm, mostly monoline rhythm. Serifs are squared and lightly bracketed, reading as crisp terminals rather than heavy blocks, and the overall texture stays even with minimal contrast. Counters are narrow and vertical, with generous ascenders/descenders that reinforce a high, elegant silhouette. Numerals and capitals follow the same restrained geometry, producing a tidy, consistent color in setting.
Best suited to headlines, subheads, and short passages where a condensed, elegant voice is useful—such as editorial layouts, posters, and brand identities that want a clean slab-serif presence without heaviness. It can also work for packaging and labels where vertical emphasis and compact word shapes help fit more text into limited space.
The font conveys a refined, contemporary tone—clean and composed, with a subtle editorial sophistication. Its narrow stance and airy strokes feel precise and understated, suggesting modern minimalism rather than overtly decorative character.
Likely designed to deliver a modern slab-serif look in a highly condensed, lightweight form, balancing structural serifs with an even, controlled stroke to keep the page color uniform. The goal appears to be an efficient display-to-text hybrid that reads sleek and organized while retaining the grounded feel of slab terminals.
In the samples, the tall proportions and tight widths create strong vertical emphasis and efficient line length. The slab terminals add structure and clarity, helping letterforms stay distinct even with very thin strokes, while the overall spacing reads measured and deliberate.