Slab Normal Iskih 10 is a regular weight, normal width, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, body copy, academic, reports, bookish, traditional, sturdy, warm, text emphasis, readability, editorial utility, classic tone, bracketed, robust, readable, italic, texty.
A sturdy slab serif with bracketed terminals and a consistent, low-contrast stroke. The italic is clearly drawn rather than mechanically slanted, showing a gentle rightward lean, soft entry/exit strokes, and smooth joins. Serifs are broad and supportive, giving the letters a stable footprint, while counters stay open and shapes remain calm and even. Overall proportions feel traditional and text-oriented, with steady spacing and a restrained rhythm across caps, lowercase, and numerals.
Well-suited to extended reading in books, articles, and editorial layouts where a stable serif texture is desired. It also fits academic or corporate documents that benefit from an italic with clear emphasis and a reliable, traditional typographic color.
The tone is classic and editorial, with a dependable, bookish presence. Its italic adds a modest sense of motion and emphasis without becoming calligraphic or decorative, keeping the overall voice practical and composed.
The design appears intended as a workhorse slab serif italic that balances robustness with readability. It prioritizes an even text rhythm and familiar serif structure, offering a practical, traditional voice for continuous text and formal typography.
Capitals read firm and architectural, while the lowercase maintains clear differentiation and comfortable internal space. Numerals match the text color well, presenting a straightforward, utilitarian look that stays consistent with the serif detailing.