Slab Normal Unhu 2 is a regular weight, very wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, book text, pull quotes, branding, literary, retro, academic, trustworthy, readability, editorial utility, traditional tone, emphasis italic, slab-serif, bracketed, ink-trap, calligraphic, oblique.
A slanted slab-serif with sturdy, bracketed serifs and a calm, even stroke color. The letterforms feel generously proportioned with open counters and broad curves, while terminals land on firm slabs that give lines a stable baseline rhythm. Curves and joins show subtle softening that suggests ink-aware shaping, and the overall texture stays steady across uppercase, lowercase, and numerals without sharp contrast or spiky details.
Works well for editorial settings such as magazines, book typography, and long-form reading where an italic voice is needed for emphasis or tone. It also suits pull quotes, headlines that want a cultured serif presence, and brand identities seeking a traditional, print-rooted character.
The tone is classic and bookish, with a slightly old-style, editorial flavor. Its italic slant reads as energetic and persuasive rather than decorative, conveying a reliable, scholarly voice suited to text-led communication.
The design appears intended as a practical, readable slab-serif italic that balances sturdiness with smooth flow. It aims to deliver a dependable text texture while adding a confident, slightly vintage italic voice for emphasis in editorial and publishing contexts.
The sample text shows clear word shapes and consistent spacing, with italics that remain readable in longer paragraphs. Numerals appear straightforward and text-friendly, matching the serif structure and maintaining the same steady color as the letters.