Slab Contrasted Imro 5 is a regular weight, wide, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, magazines, headlines, pull quotes, literary, classic, scholarly, refined, text emphasis, editorial voice, classic readability, print presence, bracketed, calligraphic, soft serifs, oldstyle figures, lively rhythm.
A slanted serif with sturdy, slab-like terminals and clearly bracketed joins that soften the overall texture. Strokes show noticeable modulation, with heavier vertical emphasis and thinner connecting strokes that create a crisp, print-oriented rhythm. The forms are relatively open with broad proportions, and the italic construction reads as gently calligraphic rather than cursive—maintaining upright structure while leaning forward. Numerals and lowercase exhibit oldstyle tendencies and varied extenders, adding a slightly irregular, bookish color to text.
Well suited for editorial and long-form reading contexts such as books, essays, and magazine typography where a classic italic voice is needed. It also performs nicely in headings, subheads, and pull quotes that benefit from a firm serif presence and a refined, traditional tone.
The tone is traditional and literary, balancing authority with warmth. Its confident slabs and measured contrast evoke established editorial typography, while the italic slant adds energy and a touch of sophistication. Overall it feels trustworthy, cultured, and quietly expressive rather than flashy.
The design appears aimed at a text-capable italic serif that combines robust slab-like serifs with a more classical, contrast-driven structure. It prioritizes a strong, reliable page texture while keeping enough liveliness in the slant and modulation to feel expressive in editorial settings.
In paragraphs, the face holds a consistent dark color with clear word shapes, aided by distinct serifs and pronounced ascenders/descenders. The letterforms favor readability at text sizes, while the stronger serifs and contrast also give it enough presence for short display lines and pull quotes.