Slab Normal Labe 9 is a very light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: editorial, book text, magazine, branding, invitations, refined, airy, calm, classic, refined text, light elegance, classic readability, editorial tone, hairline, crisp, elegant, delicate, high-clarity.
A very thin, serifed design with crisp, finely drawn strokes and an overall restrained texture on the page. Serifs read as subtly bracketed and gently flared, giving the letterforms a grounded, bookish feel despite the light weight. Curves are smooth and open (notably in C, G, O, and e), while verticals remain straight and steady, producing a clean rhythm in continuous text. Proportions are classical with moderate extenders and a composed, even spacing that keeps paragraphs looking airy rather than dense.
Works best for editorial layouts, books, and magazine typography where a light, elegant text color is desirable. It also suits refined branding systems, lookbooks, and invitations, especially at sizes where the fine strokes can remain crisp and legible.
The font conveys a quiet, polished tone—more understated luxury than overt display. Its delicate strokes and measured proportions feel editorial and literary, suited to contexts where nuance and refinement are preferred over loud personality.
Likely designed to deliver a classic serif reading experience with an especially light, sophisticated presence. The intention appears to balance traditional proportions with a clean, contemporary finish for modern editorial and brand applications.
The uppercase shows a formal, Roman-like structure with well-controlled symmetry (M, N, W) and a clear, readable figure set with oldstyle-style movement in some numerals. In text, the thin strokes maintain a consistent cadence, but the overall color remains light, emphasizing whitespace and line breaks.