Slab Normal Kulaf 5 is a very light, wide, low contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
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A very light slab serif with fine hairline strokes and crisp, bracketed slab serifs. Proportions lean a bit wide with roomy sidebearings, giving the letters an open, breathable texture in both the grid and the paragraph sample. Curves are smooth and circular (notably in O/C/G), while joins and terminals stay clean and restrained; the serifs read as flat, lightly bracketed endings rather than sharp wedges. Numerals and capitals maintain a consistent, orderly rhythm, and the lowercase shows straightforward forms with clear differentiation and a measured, traditional construction.
Well suited to editorial settings such as magazines, book covers, and section heads where a refined slab serif voice is desirable. It can also support brand identities that want a classic, literate impression, and works nicely for pull quotes and display typography where the airy spacing and crisp serifs can be appreciated.
The overall tone is quiet and composed—classic without feeling heavy. Its delicate stroke weight and spacious rhythm suggest a cultured, editorial mood that reads as thoughtful and understated rather than loud or decorative.
The design appears intended as a plainspoken, modernized slab serif with a light touch—prioritizing clarity and a calm reading rhythm while retaining the structural cues of traditional slabs. Its wide, open shapes and delicate serifs suggest a goal of elegance and legibility in display-forward text.
In the sample text the thin strokes and generous spacing produce a bright page color, with serifs providing structure and alignment while staying visually unobtrusive. The type feels most at home at medium to larger sizes where the fine details and hairline weight can remain clear.