Slab Normal Kumop 16 is a very light, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font visually similar to 'Full Slab' by Bülent Yüksel (names referenced only for comparison).
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A very light slab serif with fine, even strokes and gently bracketed serifs that read as crisp yet not abrupt. Proportions are broad with generous sidebearings, giving the design an airy color on the page. Curves are smooth and restrained, terminals are clean, and counters stay open in both the uppercase and lowercase. Numerals follow the same delicate, slightly extended construction, keeping a consistent rhythm across the set.
Well suited to editorial typography where a light slab serif can add structure without heaviness, particularly for magazine headlines, pull quotes, and refined titling. It can also work for book covers and formal printed materials where a calm, classic voice is desired, especially when set with ample leading and at display-to-text crossover sizes.
The overall tone is quiet and composed, with a classical, literary feel. Its thin strokes and spacious rhythm suggest refinement and carefulness rather than impact, lending an elegant, editorial character.
The design appears intended as a restrained, workhorse slab serif rendered in an unusually light, spacious manner—aiming for clarity and polish while keeping the page color bright and understated.
In text, the light serifs and wide set create a graceful horizontal flow and clear word shapes, especially at larger sizes. The thin construction makes the design feel precise and delicate, while the slab serifs provide a subtle structural anchor.