Slab Normal Vale 4 is a bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Emy Slab' by Latinotype (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, editorial, posters, branding, packaging, vintage, robust, friendly, confident, impact, readability, warmth, tradition, bracketed, rounded, soft-cornered, sturdy, bookish.
A heavy, right-leaning slab serif with broad proportions and softly bracketed terminals. Strokes are consistently thick with minimal modulation, giving the face a solid, even color in text. Serifs read as blocky but rounded at the corners, and many joins and terminals have a slightly cushioned, inked feel rather than sharp geometry. The lowercase shows a traditional rhythm with a two-storey “g” and compact counters, while capitals are wide and steady with a clear baseline presence.
This style works well for headlines, deck copy, pull quotes, and other short-to-medium editorial settings where a strong italic voice is useful. It can also support branding and packaging that need a classic slab presence with friendly, rounded edges, and it holds up well at larger sizes where the slab terminals and bold texture can be appreciated.
The overall tone is sturdy and approachable, combining a classic print sensibility with a lively italic slant. It feels confident and workmanlike, with a subtly warm, old-style flavor that suits expressive but readable typography.
The design appears intended as a dependable, readable slab italic with a bold, attention-getting texture and softened details for warmth. It aims to provide strong typographic impact while maintaining familiar, bookish letterforms that stay legible in display and prominent text use.
In the sample text the bold weight and broad letterforms create strong emphasis and dense typographic texture, while the rounded slabs keep it from feeling harsh. Numerals and capitals carry the same weighty, softened slab treatment, reinforcing a consistent, poster-ready voice.