Slab Normal Usga 2 is a light, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book typography, editorial text, magazines, pull quotes, captions, editorial, literary, classic, trustworthy, measured, text emphasis, editorial utility, print readability, classic tone, slab serifs, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures, calligraphic italic, open counters.
This typeface is an italic slab-serif with gently bracketed, blocky serifs and a steady, even rhythm. Strokes show modest modulation and smooth, rounded joins, with a moderate slant that reads as text-italic rather than a dramatic display angle. The proportions are traditional and comfortably spaced, with open counters and clear interior shapes; curves are broad and terminals tend to finish with soft, serifed endings rather than sharp cuts. Numerals appear oldstyle (text figures), blending naturally with lowercase in running copy.
It works well for editorial settings where an italic is used frequently—book interiors, magazine features, and long-form articles. The sturdy slab serifs and open shapes also make it suitable for captions, sidebars, and pull quotes where a clear, traditional italic texture is desirable.
The overall tone is bookish and editorial, suggesting a calm, cultivated voice rather than a loud or modern one. Its italic character feels formal and literary—suited to emphasis that remains composed and readable.
The design appears intended as a dependable italic companion for text work, combining slab-serif sturdiness with a restrained, readable slant. It aims to provide emphasis and hierarchy in running copy while maintaining a classic, print-oriented color on the page.
The design keeps a consistent serif treatment across uppercase, lowercase, and figures, helping mixed-case text maintain a cohesive texture. The slanted forms retain clarity in narrow joins (notably in letters with diagonals and arches), supporting longer reading without looking overly mechanical.