Slab Normal Alfe 2 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, quotations, academic, classic, literary, formal, scholarly, text emphasis, editorial utility, classic italic, bracketed serifs, slab serifs, calligraphic stress, open apertures, crisp terminals.
A right-leaning slab serif with sturdy, bracketed serifs and a steady, low-contrast stroke structure. The letterforms show a clear italic construction: angled stems, gently flowing joins, and subtly modulated curves that keep counters open and readable. Uppercase forms are stately and slightly narrow, while the lowercase has a compact, even x-height with traditional proportions and recognizable, bookish shapes. Numerals are lining and similarly italicized, with clear differentiation and a consistent serif treatment across figures and letters.
Well-suited for editorial typography such as books, long-form articles, and magazine layouts where an italic is needed for emphasis, titles, or quotations. It can also serve in refined branding or packaging that benefits from a classic, print-forward slab-serif presence.
The overall tone is traditional and composed, evoking established editorial typography and academic publishing. Its italic voice feels purposeful rather than decorative, suggesting emphasis, citation, or refined display without becoming flamboyant.
The design appears intended as a dependable italic companion with a traditional slab-serif backbone—balancing firmness from the serifs with a fluid italic movement for readable, professional typography in continuous text.
The rhythm is smooth and continuous in text, with consistent slant and well-contained spacing that supports longer passages. Serifs remain prominent even at smaller sizes, giving the face a sturdy, anchored texture on the line.