Slab Normal Ungu 4 is a regular weight, normal width, medium contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Henriette' by Typejockeys (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: book text, magazines, editorial, essays, captions, bookish, classic, scholarly, warm, text emphasis, readability, editorial tone, classic utility, slab serif, bracketed serifs, oldstyle figures, calligraphic, lively.
An italic slab serif with sturdy, bracketed serifs and moderate stroke modulation that keeps the color even while adding a subtle calligraphic flow. The shapes are open and readable, with rounded joins, softly cupped terminals, and a gentle rightward slant that creates forward rhythm in text. Uppercase proportions feel traditional and steady, while the lowercase shows more movement—especially in the curved letters and the long, tapered ascenders. Numerals appear oldstyle, with varied heights and a slightly handwritten, text-friendly stance.
Well suited to book and long-form editorial typography where an italic with strong structure is needed for emphasis, side notes, and quotations. It also works for magazine features, academic or cultural writing, and pull quotes that benefit from a classic, text-oriented rhythm.
The overall tone is literary and editorial: confident, human, and slightly formal without feeling rigid. It reads as traditional and trustworthy, with a warm, ink-on-paper character that suits narrative and explanatory content.
The design appears intended as a dependable italic companion for text composition, combining slab-serif firmness with a more handwritten, humanist italic motion for comfortable reading and clear emphasis.
Italic construction is consistent across the set, with clear differentiation between similar forms and generous interior counters that support continuous reading. Serifs are prominent but not overly blocky, giving the face a robust texture without turning heavy or harsh.