Slab Normal Kifi 2 is a very light, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, literary titles, invitations, elegant, literary, refined, airy, text emphasis, classic tone, editorial utility, refined readability, bracketed serifs, calligraphic, high-contrast, sharp terminals, oldstyle figures.
A slender italic slab-serif with crisp, slightly bracketed serifs and a clean, controlled stroke. The letterforms lean with a steady angle and show moderate contrast between thicker stems and hairline joins, creating an airy texture at text sizes. Capitals are graceful and open, with narrow proportions and finely tapered entry/exit strokes; curves are smooth and elliptical rather than geometric. Lowercase forms maintain an even rhythm with a relatively compact x-height, long ascenders/descenders, and delicate bowls and shoulders that keep counters open. Numerals read as oldstyle-style figures with varying heights and elegant curves that match the text face’s cadence.
It suits long-form editorial and book typography where an italic voice is needed for emphasis, introductions, or pull quotes, and it also performs well in elegant titling for magazines and literary projects. The refined numerals make it appropriate for captions, dates, and tasteful data callouts when a classic tone is desired.
The font conveys a quiet, cultured tone—more bookish and editorial than industrial—balancing traditional serif authority with an italic’s conversational flow. Its lightness and finesse suggest sophistication and restraint, suitable for refined, text-forward design.
The design appears intended as a versatile, classic italic slab serif that pairs formality with readability, delivering a polished page color and a traditional typographic feel while staying understated enough for everyday editorial use.
The italic is consistently drawn across capitals, lowercase, and figures, with smooth joins and tidy terminals that avoid overt flourish. Spacing appears comfortable rather than tight, helping the thin strokes remain legible and preventing the texture from looking brittle in running text.