Slab Normal Usso 14 is a regular weight, narrow, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazines, quotations, subheads, vintage, bookish, formal, steady, text emphasis, print readability, editorial utility, classic tone, bracketed, compact, sturdy, calligraphic, angled.
A compact italic slab serif with sturdy, bracketed serifs and a consistent, low-contrast stroke structure. The letterforms lean with a steady rightward slant and show slightly calligraphic modulation in terminals and joins, especially in the lowercase. Counters are moderately open, curves are smoothly rounded, and the overall rhythm stays even despite varying character widths typical of a text face. Numerals follow the same italic construction, with clear, traditional shapes and solid slab finishing.
Well-suited to editorial typography where an italic is needed for emphasis, quotations, and secondary hierarchy in books and magazines. It can also serve in subheads and pull quotes where a compact, traditional italic slab serif voice helps maintain readability while adding distinction.
The tone reads classic and editorial, with a lightly old-style flavor that feels established and dependable. Its italic slant adds motion and emphasis without becoming flamboyant, supporting a poised, literary voice. Overall it suggests traditional print typography with a calm, professional demeanor.
The design appears intended as a practical, text-oriented italic companion with slab-serif sturdiness and a traditional reading rhythm. It aims to provide emphasis and hierarchy while preserving a consistent, workmanlike texture suitable for continuous setting.
Serifs are prominent and well-bracketed, giving the face a grounded footprint on the baseline and a consistent texture across lines. The italic construction appears true (not simply obliqued), with more organic curvature in lowercase forms and a cohesive, text-oriented color.