Slab Normal Kalah 7 is a very light, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: body text, editorial, books, magazines, reports, literary, bookish, classic, calm, readability, text setting, print tone, editorial utility, slab serif, bracketed serifs, soft terminals, open counters, generous spacing.
This typeface is a light slab serif with bracketed, gently flared serifs and smooth, slightly tapered strokes. Letterforms are open and airy, with rounded joins and subtly softened terminals that keep the texture even in longer text. Uppercase proportions feel spacious and steady, while the lowercase shows readable, traditional forms (notably a two-storey a and compact, neatly drawn bowls). Numerals are similarly restrained and clear, matching the same light, slightly rounded serif treatment for a consistent page color.
It suits long-form reading such as book interiors, magazine articles, and editorial layouts where a light slab serif can provide structure without adding heaviness. It also works well for reports and cultured branding applications that need a calm, print-forward voice.
The overall tone is quiet and literary, evoking the feel of printed pages and editorial typography. Its softened slab details add warmth without becoming decorative, giving it a composed, trustworthy presence.
The design appears intended as a straightforward, readable slab serif for general typesetting, pairing traditional proportions with softened slab serifs to maintain clarity and an even typographic color in text.
The rhythm in running text is smooth and unforced, with clear word shapes and ample interior space that helps prevent the light weight from looking brittle. Curved letters (C, G, O, Q) read particularly round and even, while diagonals (V, W, X, Y) stay crisp without heavy emphasis.