Slab Normal Kulaf 4 is a very light, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, books, magazines, invitations, packaging, bookish, classical, refined, measured, calm, readability, editorial tone, classic polish, quiet character, slab serif, bracketed, oldstyle, open counters, long serifs.
A very light slab-serif with long, gently bracketed serifs and a restrained, even rhythm. Strokes stay fairly consistent in thickness, with subtle modulation most visible in curved joins and terminals rather than strong contrast. Proportions run on the wide side with generous sidebearings, and many forms have open apertures and rounded bowls that keep text from feeling cramped. The lowercase shows a traditional, bookish construction (single-storey a, double-storey g), with tidy, slightly calligraphic details in the ear and terminals that add finesse without becoming decorative.
Best suited to editorial settings such as books, magazines, essays, and pull quotes where a light, elegant slab can add character without overwhelming the page. It also works well for refined headings, invitations, and premium packaging when set with comfortable tracking and line spacing.
The overall tone feels literary and composed—more classic than trendy, with an editorial quietness. Its delicate weight and extended serifs give it a refined, slightly formal voice suited to thoughtful reading and understated branding.
The design appears intended as a plainspoken yet cultured slab-serif for reading and polished display, combining traditional letter skeletons with lighter strokes and extended serifs to achieve an airy, sophisticated texture.
In text, the long serifs create a continuous baseline and a distinctive horizontal flow, while the generous spacing helps maintain clarity at larger sizes. Numerals and capitals share the same light, poised construction, contributing to a cohesive, traditional texture.