Slab Normal Alfo 5 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, magazines, headlines, subheads, posters, classic, formal, businesslike, assertive, text emphasis, editorial tone, compact setting, authoritative voice, bracketed serifs, ink traps, slanted stress, compact, crisp.
A compact italic slab serif with sturdy, squared serifs and mostly low-contrast strokes. The letterforms lean strongly to the right, with crisp terminals and tight, efficient proportions that keep the texture dense in setting. Serifs are bracketed and firm, giving stems a planted feel, while bowls and counters stay relatively narrow. Curves show subtle stress and the joins are clean; figures align with the same italic rhythm and robust serif treatment, keeping the overall color consistent across mixed text.
Works well for editorial typography where a strong italic voice is needed—magazine features, pull quotes, subheads, and emphatic passages within body copy. The compact build and sturdy serifs also suit branding lockups, posters, and business communications that benefit from a classic slab-serif presence.
The font conveys an editorial, traditional tone with a purposeful, slightly assertive voice. Its italic stance reads as energetic and emphatic rather than decorative, suggesting credibility and a print-oriented sensibility. Overall it feels formal and businesslike, suited to serious messaging that still wants motion and punch.
Designed to provide a dependable italic companion in a slab-serif palette, prioritizing compact economy and consistent texture in continuous text. The sturdy serifs and restrained contrast suggest an intention toward clarity and authority, while the pronounced slant adds emphasis and forward motion without relying on ornament.
In sample text, the italic slant and slab serifs create a strong horizontal rhythm and a noticeably dense line, especially in longer passages. Capitals appear solid and slightly condensed, while lowercase forms maintain a straightforward, workmanlike structure; the numerals echo the same sturdy, angled presence for cohesive text-and-figure combinations.